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!

My Heart’s in the Highlands

My Heart’s in the Highlands
Title My Heart’s in the Highlands PDF eBook
Author Gaby Morgan
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Pages 208
Release 2021-05-13
Genre Poetry
ISBN 1529048753

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My Heart’s In the Highlands: Classic Scottish Poems is a glorious celebration of poetry and verse by the greatest classic Scottish poets, and introduced by the acclaimed poet John Glenday. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. The poems in this collection are selected by editor, Gaby Morgan. With poems from famous Scottish writers such as Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Mary Queen of Scots herself there is plenty here to enjoy and inspire. The collection roams across so many aspects of Scottish life and culture; its landscape and its history, its people and its celebrations. It’s a country that has always inspired poets to write about love, nature and heritage, and to reflect on the important things of life.

The Golden Treasury of Scottish Verse

The Golden Treasury of Scottish Verse
Title The Golden Treasury of Scottish Verse PDF eBook
Author Kathleen Jamie
Publisher Canongate Books
Pages 805
Release 2021-09-16
Genre Poetry
ISBN 183885262X

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The Golden Treasury of Scottish Verse is a timeless collection of Scottish poetry. It contains over three hundred poems ranging from the early medieval period to the twenty-first century, and paints a full-colour portrait of Scotland’s poetic heritage and culture. Edited and introduced by award-winning poets Kathleen Jamie, Don Paterson and Peter Mackay, and including poems by Robert Burns, Carol Ann Duffy, Sorley Maclean, Violet Jacob, William Dunbar, Meg Bateman, George Mackay Brown, Màiri Mhòr nan Òran, Robert Louis Stevenson, Jackie Kay, Liz Lochhead, and many more, The Golden Treasury of Scottish Verse is a joyous celebration of Scotland’s literary past, present and future.

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.

Quines

Quines
Title Quines PDF eBook
Author Gerda Stevenson
Publisher Luath Press Ltd
Pages 153
Release 2020-04-08
Genre Poetry
ISBN 1912387786

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Singers, politicians, a fish-gutter, queens, a dancer, a marine engineer, a salt seller, sportswomen, scientists and many more – Quines celebrates and explores the richly diverse contribution women have made to Scottish history and society.

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.

The Edinburgh Book of Twentieth-century Scottish Poetry

The Edinburgh Book of Twentieth-century Scottish Poetry
Title The Edinburgh Book of Twentieth-century Scottish Poetry PDF eBook
Author Maurice Lindsay
Publisher
Pages 464
Release 2005
Genre Literary Criticism
ISBN

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The most wide-ranging anthology of twentieth-century poetry in English and Scots available.