Download or read book A Year of Scottish Poems written by Gaby Morgan and published by Macmillan Children's Books. This book was released on 2020-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

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Download or read book Lilts on the Doric Lyre a Collection of Humorous Poems and Versified Sketches of Scottish Manners and Character written by Alexander G. Murdoch and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Thing that Mattered Most written by Julie Johnstone and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the thing that matters most? Is it a sly kiss? An abandoned flip flop? A pebble? A rainbow in a puddle? The wolf in the park? A dreaming house? Saying sorry? Asking why? Is it in the water, in the sky, in the wild, in the country, in Scotland, in the family - or is it in your head? The Thing that Mattered Most is a lively anthology full of poems with a distinctive Scottish flavour that will delight and inspire young readers. It is the only collection of poems for children available by contemporary Scottish poets. Almost sixty Scottish poets are represented in the collection, with poems in English, Scots, Gaelic, and Shetlandic. Each poem is accompanied by a bite-size biographical piece by the poet. An outstanding collection featuring new poems by Scotland finest and best-loved poets, it brings together Carol Ann Duffy, Jackie Kay, Edwin Morgan, Liz Lochhead, John Burnside, Matthew Fitt, James Robertson, Kevin MacNeil, Richard Edwards, Julia Donaldson and many more. Many of the poets included have extensive experience of working in Scottish schools and the anthology will prove a useful educational tool in the classroom, providing teachers with a much-needed store of fresh Scottish poems. The volume is backed up with valuable web resources designed by the Scottish Poetry Library's education team to enable teachers to use the poems in class to inspire a love of language and encourage creative writing in class.

Download or read book The Poetry and Humor of the Scottish Language written by Charles Mackay and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-05-30 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

Download or read book Watson s Choice Collection of Comic and Serious Scots Poems written by and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales written by Various and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2019-09-02 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Watson s Choice Collection of Comic and Serious Scots Poems written by James Watson and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Scottish poetry with this delightful collection of comic and serious Scots poems compiled by James Watson. From bawdy drinking songs to heartfelt love ballads, this book has something for everyone and will leave you laughing, crying and spellbound. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book A Dictionary of Lowland Scotch written by Charles Mackay and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Scottish Comic Verse written by Maurice Lindsay and published by Robert Hale. This book was released on 1981 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Tam O Shanter written by Robert Burns and published by . This book was released on 1815 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lilts on the Doric Lyre written by Alex G. Murdoch and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Lilts on the Doric Lyre: A Collection of Humorous Poems and Versified Sketches of Scottish Manners and Character Finally, I dedicate my little book to the manly keeping of my brethren in toil, the engineers of the Clyde, assured that, if there is to be found therein, aught that reflects the intelligence, sturdy independence, and moral worth Characteristic of our class, these rhymes shall neither be cursorily dismissed nor lie negligently unread. 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.

Download or read book My Heart s in the Highlands written by Gaby Morgan and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2021-05-13 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Forty Voices Strong written by Patrick Moran and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-25 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty Voices Strong is a robust collection of poetry by contemporary Scottish poets. The poems are notable for their compassion, wisdom, and humor.