02280cam a22003253u 4500 19385 UtSlPG 20260610133443.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Rogers, Charles, 1825-1890 The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume 3. : The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-09-26 Produced by Susan Skinner, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume 3" by Charles Rogers is a poetry collection written in the mid-19th century. This volume focuses on the songs of Scotland from the past half-century, featuring notable poets and their contributions to Scottish literature, as well as including specimens from celebrated modern Gaelic bards. The anthology aims to celebrate the rich tradition of Scottish poetry, highlighting themes such as love, nature, and national pride. The opening of this volume provides a glimpse into the works and influences of prominent Scottish poets, juxtaposing Scottish songs with those of ancient Greece. The text discusses the cultural significance of lyrical poetry in both traditions, emphasizing how Scottish poetry has often centered on themes of personal love and human emotion, contrasting with the grand narratives of Greek lyricism. Furthermore, it sets the stage for the inclusion of various songs, detailing the backgrounds of notable poets such as Allan Cunningham and David Drummond while introducing the themes of the poems that celebrate love, longing, and the landscape of Scotland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Scotland -- Poetry Songs, Scottish Gaelic -- Texts Scottish Gaelic poetry -- Translations into English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19385 60770 60770