Ris a' Bhruthaich le Somhairle Mac Gill-eain
Sorley MacLean was the greatest Gaelic poet of our time, and his ideas reinvigorated 20th century Gaelic literature and language. Packed with the key themes and critical insights of a lifetime, and also including three original Gaelic short stories, the writings in this book form the closest to a critical autobiography we may ever see.
This book contains over 40 years of criticism, their changes and developments in Gaelic scholarship during that period bringing fresh perceptions and interpretations. The essays vary greatly in subject matter, from the folk-songs of the 17th century to the parallels between the instigators of the Clearances and the fascists of Germany. Throughout this collection, MacLean constantly strives towards an understanding of "the obscure territory between the explicit and implicit", and an accurate means of describing the essence of Gaelic. It is essential reading for all students of Gaelic and lovers of poetry, by the most influential practitioner and scholar of our age.
