Scottish Humorous Poetry

Scottish Humorous Poetry
Title Scottish Humorous Poetry PDF eBook
Author
Publisher
Pages 302
Release 1890
Genre Ballads, Scots
ISBN

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A Year of Scottish Poems

A Year of Scottish Poems
Title A Year of Scottish Poems PDF eBook
Author Gaby Morgan
Publisher Macmillan Children's Books
Pages 0
Release 2020-04-02
Genre
ISBN 9781529008258

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An inspiring anthology of the best of Scottish poetry to keep you company for every day of your life.A Scottish Poem for Every Day of the Year is a glorious collection of 366 poems compiled by Gaby Morgan. Reflecting the changing seasons and marking key dates in the Scottish calendar - from Burns Night to the Edinburgh Hogmanay - these poems are powerful, thoughtful, and will give you a new reason to love Scotland every day of the year.This collection is bursting at the seams with the strongest voices in Scottish poetry: Robert Burns, George Mackay Brown and Sir Walter Scott sit alongside Liz Lockhead, Don Paterson and Jackie Kay to deliver magic on every page that lasts a whole year!

100 Favourite Scottish Poems

100 Favourite Scottish Poems
Title 100 Favourite Scottish Poems PDF eBook
Author Stewart Conn
Publisher Luath Press Ltd
Pages 0
Release 2006
Genre English poetry
ISBN 9781905222612

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Scotland has a long history of producing outstanding poetry. From the humblest but-and-ben to the grandest castle, the nation had a great tradition of celebration and commemoration through poetry. 100 favourite Scottish poems - incorporating the nation's best-loved poems as selected in a BBC Scotland listeners poll - ranges from the ballads of Burns from Proud Maisie to The Queen of Sheba, and from Cuddle Doon to The Jeelie Piece Song.

The Thing that Mattered Most

The Thing that Mattered Most
Title The Thing that Mattered Most PDF eBook
Author Julie Johnstone
Publisher
Pages 128
Release 2006
Genre Children's poetry, Scottish
ISBN 9781845020958

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What is the thing that matters most? Is it a sly kiss? An abandoned flip flop? A pebble? A rainbow in a puddle? The wolf in the park? A dreaming house? Saying sorry? Asking why? Is it in the water, in the sky, in the wild, in the country, in Scotland, in the family - or is it in your head? The Thing that Mattered Most is a lively anthology full of poems with a distinctive Scottish flavour that will delight and inspire young readers. It is the only collection of poems for children available by contemporary Scottish poets. Almost sixty Scottish poets are represented in the collection, with poems in English, Scots, Gaelic, and Shetlandic. Each poem is accompanied by a bite-size biographical piece by the poet. An outstanding collection featuring new poems by Scotland finest and best-loved poets, it brings together Carol Ann Duffy, Jackie Kay, Edwin Morgan, Liz Lochhead, John Burnside, Matthew Fitt, James Robertson, Kevin MacNeil, Richard Edwards, Julia Donaldson and many more. Many of the poets included have extensive experience of working in Scottish schools and the anthology will prove a useful educational tool in the classroom, providing teachers with a much-needed store of fresh Scottish poems. The volume is backed up with valuable web resources designed by the Scottish Poetry Library's education team to enable teachers to use the poems in class to inspire a love of language and encourage creative writing in class.

The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales

The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales
Title The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales PDF eBook
Author Various
Publisher The History Press
Pages 156
Release 2019-09-02
Genre Fiction
ISBN 0750992875

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This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press' popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From the Spaeman's peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog, to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with Assipattle, this book celebrates the distinct character of Scotland's different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Library of Congress Subject Headings
Title Library of Congress Subject Headings PDF eBook
Author Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office
Publisher
Pages 1688
Release 2009
Genre Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN

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Library of Congress Subject Headings

Library of Congress Subject Headings
Title Library of Congress Subject Headings PDF eBook
Author Library of Congress
Publisher
Pages 1164
Release 2013
Genre Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN

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