The Appletree Book of Celtic Verse

Ross, W.A. [Compiler]; McCormick, Angela [Illustrator];

ISBN 10: 0862817633 / ISBN 13: 9780862817633

Published by Appletree Press, 2001

About this Item

No Stock Photos! We photograph every item. light edge wear to jacket and boards; The many forms and traditions of Celtic poetry are highlighted in this beautifully illustrated volume, from boisterous clan recitations to monastic verses. These poems have been translated from all of the Celtic languages of the British Isles and Brittany and span the entire Celtic tradition. For centuries, Celtic poetry retained its links with the past through the oral tradition. It is this tradition of ancient celebrations, laments, and reflections that is so superbly presented here.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Appletree Book of Celtic Verse
• Publisher: Appletree Press
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0862817633
• ISBN 13: 9780862817633
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: McCormick, Angela
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 9 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Poetry

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Synopsis

The many forms and traditions of Celtic poetry are highlighted in this beautifully illustrated volume, from boisterous clan recitations to monastic verses. These poems have been translated from all of the Celtic languages of the British Isles and Brittany and span the entire Celtic tradition. For centuries, Celtic poetry retained its links with the past through the oral tradition. It is this tradition of ancient celebrations, laments, and reflections that is so superbly presented here.

About the Author

W. A. Ross is the editor of Kings and Queens of Scotland.