The Book Of Scottish Readings

Author : Gerard Carruthers
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-06
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780307269713

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Scottish Poems by Gerard Carruthers Pdf

In time for Burns Night (the annual celebration of Scottish culture that takes place on January 25, the birthday of Robert Burns)—a sweeping literary tour of Scotland from the Middle Ages to the present, the only single-volume collection of Scottish poetry currently available. Scottish poetry has a long and distinguished history in three languages—English, Scots, and Gaelic—and all are well represented here. The most renowned and beloved poets—Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hugh MacDiarmid, and Muriel Spark among them—mingle with their lesser-known but equally distinctive compatriots, including many of those who have emerged from the recent Scottish poetry renaissance. The poems are organized by theme: from matters of the heart to subjects spiritual and philosophical to the poetry of place. All of the verse is marked by a characteristic energy, wit, satire, and passionate lyrical intensity, and all demonstrates the power of art that proudly emanates from, but is never limited by, the place of its birth.

Author : Gaby Morgan
Publisher : Macmillan Children's Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1529008255

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A Year of Scottish Poems by Gaby Morgan Pdf

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!

Author : Gaby Morgan
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-13
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781529048759

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My Heart’s in the Highlands by Gaby Morgan Pdf

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.

Author : Gerda Stevenson
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-08
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781912387786

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Quines by Gerda Stevenson Pdf

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.

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368163532

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The Book of Scottish Readings by Anonymous Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1872.

Author : Scottish readings
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590891286

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The book of Scottish readings in prose and verse. Ed. by J.A. Mair by Scottish readings Pdf

Author : John Ross
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : English poetry
ISBN : UOM:39015059381932

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The Book of Scottish Poems: Ancient and Modern by John Ross Pdf

Author : Mark Towsey
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004193512

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Reading the Scottish Enlightenment by Mark Towsey Pdf

Drawing on a range of methodologies associated with the history of reading, this book explores the reception of the Scottish Enlightenment, assessing the impact that major texts had on the lives, beliefs and habits of mind of contemporary readers.

Author : James Allan Mair
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-10
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 1331071194

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The Book of Scottish Readings by James Allan Mair Pdf

Excerpt from The Book of Scottish Readings: In Prose and Verse, From the Works of Popular Scottish Authors This volume needs but little by way of Preface. It may, however, be mentioned here that for its principal attractions the editor is indebted to the courtesy of many authors and publishers of copyright pieces, who, with a frankness he is only too happy to acknowledge, have given him permission to reprint in these pages a number of fine compositions which have not hitherto been accessible to the general reader. These pieces are distinguished throughout the volume by a note of acknowledgment appended to each. This and the other portions of the book will, it is hoped, present, within a very limited space, some of the choicest readings on Scottish subjects, in prose and verse, with which a spare half-hour may be beguiled. It will be observed that, besides a variety of Poems, Stories, and Sketches in English, the Selection embraces specimens of the Scottish tongue in its old and also its more recent forms; and that the Highland, Lowland, and East-Coast dialects are well represented. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Scottish readings
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555000148

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The book of Scottish readings in prose and verse. Ed. by J.A. Mair by Scottish readings Pdf

Author : Pádraig Ó Tuama
Publisher : Canterbury Press
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781848254404

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Readings from the Book of Exile by Pádraig Ó Tuama Pdf

One of the most intriguing and engaging voices in contemporary Christianity is that of the Irish poet, Pádraig Ó Tuama and this is his first, long-awaited poetry collection. Hailing from the Ikon community in Belfast and working closely with its founder, the bestselling writer Pete Rollins, Pádraig’s poetry interweaves parable, poetry, art, activism and philosophy into an original and striking expression of faith. Pádraig’s poems are accessible, memorable profound and challenging. They emerge powerfully from a context of struggle and conflict and yet are filled with hope.

Author : Harry Cook
Publisher : Black & White Publishing Ltd
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-12
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781785303050

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Fin & Rye & Fireflies by Harry Cook Pdf

WINNER OF THE SCOTTISH TEENAGE BOOK PRIZE 2022 Fin Whittle is sixteen and he likes guys. A fact which seems to be complicating his life. One minute Fin's kissing the godlike Jesse; the next he s been cruelly outed. His family's response? To up sticks in search of a 'fresh start'. A fresh start won't change the truth of who Fin is. Obviously. But it does introduce him to the best squad in town: kick-ass Poppy, her on-off girlfriend June and the super cute, super irresistible Rye. Fin soon has a serious crush. And Rye might just feel the same way. But Fin's parents aren't happy. If their son won't change his 'lifestyle', they ll force him onto the straight and narrow . . . by way of 'conversion therapy'. An outrageous plan is needed to face down the haters and to give Fin and Rye (and their fireflies) a chance at the happy-ever-after their story deserves . . . From moonlit meet-ups to vintage diners, pride parades to a passion for old vinyl, Fin & Rye & Fireflies is a gloriously upbeat tale of being true to yourself no matter what. 'A big-hearted queer romance' - Abdi Nazemian, author of Like a Love Story 'Charming. Sweet. Engaging. Important. Characters you will fall in love with and an author you will as well.' - Greg Howard, author of The Whispers 'All the Love, Simon feelings and then some. As cute and queer as it can get.' - Kai Spellmeier, YA Blogger

Author : Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher : Polygon
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-09
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 1846975158

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A Gathering by Alexander McCall Smith Pdf

A poem does not have to be famous to be cherished. The best-known poems of Robert Burns have been loved by countless people over the years, but there are other poems that may be largely unknown that will mean a great deal to the few who are familiar with them. This anthology is a personal curation and not just a simple collection of poems. Each poem, handpicked by Alexander McCall Smith, leads the reader from one poem to the another. Intimate in tone, the editor shares the pleasure he finds in these poems through short epigraphs written for each piece.

Author : Various
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750992879

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The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales by Various Pdf

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.

Author : Craig Smith
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338547368

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The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith Pdf

Kids will love this cumulative and hysterical read-aloud! The original viral sensation! "I was walking down the road and I saw... a donkey, Hee Haw! And he only had three legs! He was a wonky donkey." Children will be in fits of laughter with this perfect read-aloud tale of an endearing donkey. By the book's final page, readers end up with a spunky hanky-panky cranky stinky-dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey!