Publisher's Synopsis
The Dean of Lismore's Book: A Selection of Ancient Gaelic Poetry (1862) is a compilation of Gaelic poetry collected by James MacGregor, the Dean of Lismore. The book includes a variety of poems, including elegies, love songs, and religious hymns, written by various Gaelic poets from the 14th to the 16th centuries. The poems are written in the traditional Gaelic language and are accompanied by English translations. The book provides a unique insight into the culture and history of Gaelic Scotland, and is a valuable resource for those interested in Gaelic literature and poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.