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Lyra Celtica: An Anthology of Representative Celtic Poetry

by Elizabeth A. Sharp

Level C2 · ProficientPoetry17 chapters
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About this book

Explore a rich collection of Celtic poetry spanning ancient to modern times, offering a glimpse into the vibrant traditions, myths, and history of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, and beyond through the voices of their bards and poets.

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Contents

17 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02INTRODUCTION
03“SEA WRACK.”
04CAEILTE—LAY OF ARRAN.[4]
05I ANCIENT IRISH AND SCOTTISH
06II ANCIENT CORNISH
07The Pool of Pilate.
08The Vision of Seth.
09III ANCIENT ARMORICAN (Breton)
10PART II
11III MODERN ANDCONTEMPORARY SCOTO-CELTIC
12IV CONTEMPORARY ANGLO-CELTIC POETS (Wales)

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