Caran An-t-saoghail (The Wiles of the World) by Donald E Meek

Caran An-t-saoghail (The Wiles of the World) by Donald E Meek

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An anthology of Gaelic verse with English translation, and introductions to the poetry and its ten primary themes. The material is taken from the 19th century and shows how Gaelic poets reacted to the changes that were taking place in both Highland and Lowland communities.

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Caran An-t-saoghail (The Wiles of the World) by Donald E Meek

An anthology of Gaelic verse with English translation, and introductions to the poetry and its ten primary themes. The material is taken from the 19th century and shows how Gaelic poets reacted to the changes that were taking place in both Highland and Lowland communities.

Donald E. Meek, a native of the Inner Hebridean island of Tiree, was Professor of Scottish and Gaelic Studies at the University of Edinburgh. He was previously Professor of Celtic at the University of Aberdeen from 1993 to 2001.  He has written many articles and has edited numerous books, among them Tuath is Tighearna: Tenants and Landlords (1995). 

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ISBN 13 9781874744672
ISBN 10 187474467X
Title Caran An-t-saoghail (The Wiles of the World)
Author Donald E Meek
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2003-04-14
Number of pages 448
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