A recent review in the literary journal Canadian Literature, calls MacKinnon’s book of original Gaelic poetry and English interpretations “a smashing undertaking.”
The book is “remarkable as a symbol of Canada’s renewed interest in Gaelic,” the review continues, “whether in English or Gaelic, [Famhair] Giant is a delight.”
“Overall, this is an impressive first collection.” (Canadian Literature No. 203).
Read the full review: http://www.canlit.ca/reviews.php?id=14702
Monday, March 8, 2010
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Gaelic poet invited to read at StAnza
Gaelic poet Lodaidh MacFhionghain / Lewis MacKinnon has been invited to read at StAnza 2010 ( 17-21 March, 2010) in St Andrews, Scotland.
The only regular festival dedicated to poetry in Scotland, StAnza is international in outlook. Founded in 1998, it is held each March in St Andrews, Scotland’s oldest university town. The festival is an opportunity to engage with a wide variety of poetry, to hear world class poets reading in exciting and atmospheric venues, to experience a range of performances where music, film, dance and poetry work in harmony, to view exhibitions linking poetry with visual art and to discover the part poetry has played in the lives of a diverse range of writers, musicians and media personalities. The simple intention of StAnza is to celebrate poetry in all its many forms.
Have a look: http://www.stanzapoetry.org/index.php
The only regular festival dedicated to poetry in Scotland, StAnza is international in outlook. Founded in 1998, it is held each March in St Andrews, Scotland’s oldest university town. The festival is an opportunity to engage with a wide variety of poetry, to hear world class poets reading in exciting and atmospheric venues, to experience a range of performances where music, film, dance and poetry work in harmony, to view exhibitions linking poetry with visual art and to discover the part poetry has played in the lives of a diverse range of writers, musicians and media personalities. The simple intention of StAnza is to celebrate poetry in all its many forms.
Have a look: http://www.stanzapoetry.org/index.php
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