The poetry of Sorley MacLean
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Discover the powerful poetry of Sorley MacLean, one of Scotland’s greatest poets. Explore the cultural and historical contexts that shaped his work and understand the importance of Gaelic language in his poetry. Enhance your knowledge of historical and cultural change through his engaging verses.
Sorley MacLean (1911-1996) is regarded as one of the greatest Scottish poets of the twentieth century. This free course, The poetry of Sorley MacLean, will introduce you to his poetry and give you an insight into the cultural, historical and political contexts that inform his work. MacLean wrote in Gaelic and the importance of the language to his work is also examined.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
Understand the power of MacLean’s poetry in its original Gaelic
Give examples of how such poetry engages with historical and cultural change.
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