The Great Book of the Woods

Drawing on the oldest vernacular literature in western Europe, The Great Book of the Woods presents poem...
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Author: Gerry Loose
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The Great Book of the Woods by Loose, Gerry

The Great Book of the Woods

$40.84

The Great Book of the Woods

$40.84
Author: Gerry Loose
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Drawing on the oldest vernacular literature in western Europe, The Great Book of the Woods presents poem versions of the rune-like 'ogham' stone inscriptions, unique to Ireland and Scotland. In addition, there are also poetic translations made from medieval Irish texts, such as the 14th century Book of Ballymote, which critique and explain all the extant variants of ogham. In vivid and lyrical language, and with surprising juxtapositions, these poems bring to life the communities, ecologies and traditions of Ireland and Scotland between the 4th and 6th centuries CE. In times of climate change, the vital ecological awareness of those communities is distilled and preserved in this important collection, which represents the culmination of over forty years of scholarship. A must-have for anyone with an interest in the Celtic history of Britain and Ireland.



Author: Gerry Loose
Publisher: Xylem Books
Published: 02/17/2020
Pages: 140
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 7.48h x 4.72w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781999971892

About the Author
Loose, Gerry: - Gerry Loose is a poet and artist living on the Isle of Bute off the west coast of Scotland. As well as his written books, his work may be found inscribed and permanently located in wild landscapes, botanic gardens, hospital grounds and galleries. His awards include a Creative Scotland Award, a Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship, a Kone Foundation Award and a Hermann Kesten Stipendium. His work is translated into many languages and he has held many residencies and performed at literary festivals across the world.

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