Carmina Gadelica: Hymns and Incantations

Carmina Gadelica is the most complete anthology of Celtic oral tradition ever assembled. During his travels, Alexander Carmichael spent hours with peasants in their huts in front of peat fires listening as they "intoned in a low, recitative manner" these poems and prayers. This unique collection of living spirituality drawn from the depths of Celtic Christianity, represents a hidden oral tradition of great power and beauty, handed down through countless generations of Hebridean peasants. Previously available only as a bilingual text in six volumes, this edition in English contributes to a broader awareness of Celtic literature in general. John MacInnes' introduction puts the poems in the context of the life and folklore of the Gaelic community.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Floris Books
Published: 09/15/1992
ISBN: 9780863155208
Pages: 688
Weight: 2.25lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.80d