Imlah, Mick

The Penguin Book of Scottish Verse (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780140424669
author:: Imlah, Mick
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2006
Pages:: 592
Dimensions:: 13.21 x 2.79 x 19.81 centimetres
Genre:: Poetry texts & anthologies
Condition:: New
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The Penguin Book of Scottish Verse is a comprehensive anthology that spans the entire history of Scottish poetry, from the 6th century to the end of the 20th century. This unique collection brings together the work of both renowned masters and lesser-known writers, offering a diverse range of styles and perspectives.

With its introduction, this anthology provides a lively and engaging overview of Scotland's poetic heritage, covering both the traditional and the modern. Poems are presented in their original languages, with Gaelic, Latin, and other languages featured in parallel text, alongside Scots translations. This approach allows readers to appreciate the full range of Scotland's poetic traditions.

By bringing together poetry from Highland and Lowland, the sacred and the profane, this anthology offers a rich and nuanced understanding of Scotland's poetic heritage. A must-have for anyone interested in Scottish literature and poetry, this book is an essential guide to the country's rich poetic traditions.

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