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 |
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!
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 |
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.
The New Penguin Book of Scottish Verse
Title | The New Penguin Book of Scottish Verse PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Crawford |
Publisher | Penguin UK |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | English poetry |
ISBN | 9780140587111 |
This volume is the first anthology to offer a view over the entire history of Scottish poetry, extending from the sixth to the end of the 20th century, and representing each of its stylistic currents with clarity and verve.
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 |
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.
Robert Burns
Title | Robert Burns PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Burns |
Publisher | Gramercy |
Pages | 104 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN |
The Book of Scottish Poems: Ancient and Modern
Title | The Book of Scottish Poems: Ancient and Modern PDF eBook |
Author | John Ross |
Publisher | |
Pages | 816 |
Release | 1878 |
Genre | English poetry |
ISBN |
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 |
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.