Part travelogue, part diary, part poetry, history and genealogy
With an Introduction by Ted Cowan, Scottish historian, University of Glasgow
SUMMARY
An American poet who, according to family tradition, is related to the iconic poet Robert Burns, embarks upon a life-changing adventure through Scotland to find the lost connections to his immigrant forebears.
From Bannockburn to Culloden, Edinburgh to Stirling to Inverness and Skye, Glencoe and Loch Lomond, Glasgow and Dumfries, each page reveals another thread of the lore and the mystery, offering a fresh perspective on the times, the places and the people that are woven into the beautiful tapestry that is Scotland.
As an historical snapshot in time, this book will have significant social and cultural relevance for Scotland and the UK in times to come.
PRAISE FOR THE GHOST OF RABBIE BURNS
"A wonderful book of poetry and a great asset if you are making a trip to Scotland." Duke of Argyll, Chief of Clan Campbell
"Laurence is a true sennachie, a genealogist as well as a bard." Ted Cowan, Emeritus professor of Scottish history and literature, University of Glasgow
"touchingly sincere and thoughtful... laced with a wry but kindly humour." Isla St Clair, singer and broadcaster
"Historically interesting and accurate... a passionate perspective of olden Caledonia." Steve McDonald, composer, Sons of Somerled
"an amusing, heartfelt, historical journey that every exile should take. Weel duin, Laurence." Iain H Scott, Scocha
"Overmire has captured that idea of the warrior/poet/wanderer so many of us dream of being. We can live the adventure of William Wallace at Stirling Bridge, or the devotion of Greyfriars Bobby, or the heartbreak of Culloden. Whither from your armchair at home with a glass of single malt in your hand, or on the plane ride over for your own first Scottish Adventure, I would highly recommend Overmire's capture of his own 'first trip home'." Eric Bullard, President, Clan Buchanan Society Intl., Inc.
"an engaging meditation on Scotland, its history, places and people." Rev. Calum I. MacLeod, Minister of St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
"The imagery evoked in his verse and the moral lessons imparted by Laurence represent the message of Robert Burns for the modern time." Mark Myers, President, Clan Maclean Association of California, USA
"Much of Burns' collected works were captured during his tours of Scotland... this book captures the mood very well as a trail through Scotland." Jock Meikle, President of the Burns Club of London
"Overmire uncovers the heart of each place he visits and helps us know the very soul of this country." Anita Scott-Philbrick, Ph.D, Deputy Chieftain, Clan Scott Society
"Overmire has captured what it is like for those with even a trace of Scottish heritage to long for a connection with their ancestral roots... It is refreshing to view history in the context of poetry." Larry Bardell, President, Oregon Scottish Society
"This book is a poetic, informed and sensitive testament to Scotland - its history, its art, its enduring values, its conflicts, and its spirituality." Weeden Nichols, F.S.A. Scot., President, Clan MacLeod Society USA
"always with an ear/eye on literary or musical echoes... this poet is interested in connections, not separations." Dr. Keith Hughes, English Literature, University of Edinburgh
Описание: Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), the reclusive and intensely private poet saw only a few of her poems (she wrote well over a thousand) published during her life. After discovering a trove of manuscripts left in a wooden box, Dickinson's sister Lavinia fortunately chose to disobey Emily's wishes for her work to be burned after death. With the help of Amherst professors, Lavinia brought her sister's gifted verse into print. It is here, in "The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson", that we witness her singular poetic depth and range of style. Collected are the first three series of her posthumous publishing career coming out respectively in 1890, 1891, and 1896. The myth that surrounds Dickinson's life is enhanced by the ethereal quality of her poetry. With the coming of New Criticism in the 1930's and 40's, Dickinson experienced unprecedented posthumous acclaim, solidifying her place in American letters. Dickinson's idiom is as varied as her meter, and her unconventional use of punctuation, metaphor, and image make her an innovator of the lyric akin to many of the early modernists. These poems examine love, death, and nature with an effortless yet complex tone and voice. Now one of the most read and admired American poets, Dickinson's poetry continues to resonate with readers.
Автор: Dromerhauser Arthur Название: Through the Years: A Collection of Poems ISBN: 1532065671 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781532065675 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2895.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The sun sets as I sit on the patio. With pen in hand, I prepare to compose how times in my life might have been better spent. Many hours pass. Numerous pages filled. Thoughts crystallize. Then the revelations. Oh, dear Lord, there is much I must convey. Arthur Dromerhauser has been expressing his feelings and views through poetry for many years. In his first collection, he shares reflections on various stages of both his life and family as he experienced not only trials and tribulations, but also the joys and successes of a life well lived. Divided into six sections, Dromerhauser's diverse poems not only explore his faith, the circle of life, and love, but also the twilight years as he ponders the past, present, and future. As he reflects on his memories of days gone by, days to come, family and friendships, and the realities of aging, Dromerhauser encourages others to do the same, for it is only when we look deep within that we receive the answers to life's many complex questions. Through the Years is a collection of poems that reflects on one man's journey through life as he ponders all his experiences, challenges, and delights.
Автор: Dromerhauser Arthur Название: Through the Years: A Collection of Poems ISBN: 153206568X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781532065682 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 4413.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The sun sets as I sit on the patio. With pen in hand, I prepare to compose how times in my life might have been better spent. Many hours pass. Numerous pages filled. Thoughts crystallize. Then the revelations. Oh, dear Lord, there is much I must convey. Arthur Dromerhauser has been expressing his feelings and views through poetry for many years. In his first collection, he shares reflections on various stages of both his life and family as he experienced not only trials and tribulations, but also the joys and successes of a life well lived. Divided into six sections, Dromerhauser's diverse poems not only explore his faith, the circle of life, and love, but also the twilight years as he ponders the past, present, and future. As he reflects on his memories of days gone by, days to come, family and friendships, and the realities of aging, Dromerhauser encourages others to do the same, for it is only when we look deep within that we receive the answers to life's many complex questions. Through the Years is a collection of poems that reflects on one man's journey through life as he ponders all his experiences, challenges, and delights.
Автор: Kidd Antoine Название: A Walk Through Life: Book of Poems ISBN: 1977211178 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781977211170 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2935.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: You know that moment when you just sit back and think about life and say to yourself, "where would I be right now if I would've made different decisions in my past? If I would've made a right turn instead of a left, where would I be standing right now? If I would've driven just a little bit slower and actually enjoyed the trip I was taking? That moment when someone told me not to do something and I did it anyway." Should you regret some of the things you've done in your life? Maybe if you wouldn't have done those things, your life would be better, maybe even worse. We've all done things in our past that we aren't proud of, but we just have to move past those things and continue forward. Sometimes it's the small things that affect your life in a major way and the big things may have no effect at all. Should you tip toe through life, remaining cautious at every turn you make? Or should you put the pedal to the metal and roll over every speed bump you encounter. Take a second to think. If you had the choice to change your past, what would you change? Would you change the way you reacted to someone who disrespected you? How different do you think the outcome would be? Would that one moment of retaliation be worth all of the trouble it may cause? All in all, It's not about where you come from, but where you want to go. Never be a product of your environment. If you believe in god, I don't think he wants you to fail in life. Just think about all the things that you go through and make it out of with no problems. He has a plan for everyone, and they are all different. He doesn't have a plan for anyone to fall and never get back up. Just trust and believe in yourself and know you can accomplish great things. Never belittle yourself and say what you can't do. Never say you regret the decisions that you've made in your life and never say you wish you could turn back the hands of time. There is nothing wrong with your life, you just have to gra
Questions for you, the reader. - Do you find the Bible a bit difficult to read at times? - Have you ever struggled just to get through reading a chapter of the Bible? Well this book is just for you
About this Book Knowing the Bible Through Powerful Poems, Prayers and Declaration consists of twenty five powerful poems, prayers and declarations based on the significant events in Genesis. The poems are based on the chapters of Genesis, a retelling of the stories in poetic form.
Benefits of Reading this Book Knowing the Bible Through Powerful Poems, Prayers and Declaration is designed to stir your interest in reading and studying the Bible, to help you understand and easily recall the stories in the book of Genesis due to its poetic nature and to guide you in prayers and declarations with biblical references.
Автор: Gillard Evelyn T. Название: Share My World Through Poems: How I Made it Through ISBN: 164088369X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781640883697 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1792.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Coddington Joseph M. Название: Journey Through Experience: Poems ISBN: 1532081480 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781532081484 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1516.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A burst of flapping, rapid Above the waters, slightly Across the sun, darkened by the mighty burst of wings. For those who never flew I describe the scene; For those who had the wings, but would not, could not try to fly, I describe the sound: the thunder the brilliance of the flight For those who did not try, I will fly beyond the reach of doubt, beyond the touch of pain, beyond the feel of fear, until I'm home again. Once again I'll tell the story that I flew to those who chose to forget, but always knew...
Автор: Levine Julia B. Название: Small Disasters Seen in Sunlight: Poems ISBN: 0807154539 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780807154533 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2890.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
"A polished poet of extraordinary skill.... Levine is caught between wholehearted love of the world's beauty and sorrow at its unavoidable misery and suffering." -- Library Journal
With an astonishing grasp of language and detail, Julia Levine enacts a visceral, lyric experience that slips wildly between and within tragedy and grace. In Small Disasters Seen in Sunlight, her fourth collection, Levine offers far-ranging subjects, including poems about a friend's suicide and the poet's own interactions with traumatized children, as well as a series of revision poems that question the imagination's infinite possibilities for creation. In "Strolling in Late April," a woman with dementia wanders in a park filled with springtime beauty, while in "Tahoe Wetlands," the speaker recalls a rape at gunpoint through the merciful distance of time.
At times humorous, ironic, and even redemptive, these poems are infused with lush images of the natural and physical world. Levine's work pries apart small places that exist within the spaces between beauty and trauma in an ordinary life. Ultimately, the poems affirm our human resilience, made possible by the presence and help of others: "carrying something of the unbearable / between us until it could be borne."
Автор: Bray Tara Название: Small Mothers of Fright: Poems ISBN: 0807161667 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780807161661 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2752.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
In Small Mothers of Fright, Tara Bray draws on her experiences as a mother struggling to strike a balance between protecting her daughter from the world's perils and dazzling her with its many wonders. The birds that fill these pages convey a sense of fragility and uncertainty, while the rhythm of the seasons provides a comfort that promises the old will be made new again. In a precise yet accessible style, Bray writes about fleeting actions and thoughts that, in sum, create the memorable, lasting moments of life. In one poem, a woman reflects on "the way the young self rushes in" as she blasts music from her past on the car radio, deliberately calling forth the contrast between past pain and present satisfactions. It is the world of the simple and overlooked -- crows, wrens, food, tea, sermons, ragged coyotes, runners, yogis, poppies -- that serves as something to hold to in spite of loss, human frailty, and unease.
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