02437cam a22003253u 4500 22515 UtSlPG 20260610133522.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Rogers, Charles, 1825-1890 The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volumes 1-6. : The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-09-05 Susan Skinner, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volumes 1-6" by Charles Rogers is a collection of poetry and songs from modern Scottish authors, written in the mid-19th century. This ambitious work aims to compile the lyrical works of notable Scottish poets from the past fifty years, alongside biographical sketches of the poets themselves. Rogers intends to celebrate and preserve the rich tradition of Scottish song and poetry, providing a comprehensive account of the cultural heritage of Scotland, particularly highlighting the contributions from both Lowland and Gaelic poets. At the start of this extensive collection, the preface outlines Rogers's goals in bringing together these modern Scottish songs, emphasizing the need for a complete anthology that reflects the nation’s poetic spirit. He notes the previous neglect of the Gaelic bards, aiming to make their works accessible in English. He discusses the merits of various poets, such as John Skinner, and sets the stage for the elaborate selection of songs that will follow. The opening portion establishes a narrative that combines personal reflections on the art of songwriting with an overview of significant Scottish poets, foreshadowing a wealth of lyrical treasures carefully curated for readers interested in Scottish cultural identity and heritage. (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/22515 63632 63632