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The Emigrant Experience: Songs of Highland Emigrants in North America,Used
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Every man has a story to tell and this was no less true of the hundreds of emigrants from the Highlands and the Hebrides who crossed the Atlantic from the late eighteenth century to the early twentieth century to settle in North America.This selection of Scottish Gaelic songs brings to light the revealing and often touching poems of some twenty such emigrants. Focusing on themes of emigration and exile, their subjects range from the biblical motif of liberation from tyranny (predestined by the Creator who provided a land of bounty across the seas), to the happier future anticipated for his daughter by a loyalist fugitive in North Carolina; from a sense of security on the part of a clergyman settled in Pictou County after the disruption in his homeland, to the disenchantment of an emigrant to Manitoba who longed to move on to North Dakota. Their tone may be lyrical, elegaic, or satirical.Songs from various parts of the new world the Carolinas, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Ontario, and the Canadian west are included in Gaelic with a facing English translation. A short biography of each bard prefaces the selections attributed to him or her. Detailed notes provide a guide to sources and variant texts, elucidate obscure passages, and define the social and cultural context in which the songs originated. An appendix reproduces the tunes for nine of these songs.This is a book that will inform and entertain both the specialist and the general reader.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Emigrant Experience'? A: The main theme of 'The Emigrant Experience' revolves around the stories of Highland emigrants who moved to North America, exploring their experiences of emigration, exile, and the cultural context of their songs.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Emigrant Experience' is Margaret Macdonell.
- Q: What kind of songs are included in the book? A: The book includes a selection of Scottish Gaelic songs, many of which are accompanied by English translations, focusing on themes related to emigration and the life experiences of emigrants.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Emigrant Experience' published? A: The book was published on December 15, 1982.
- Q: Does the book provide any background on the authors of the songs? A: Yes, the book includes short biographies of each bard, providing context for the songs attributed to them.
- Q: Are the songs presented in their original language? A: Yes, the songs are presented in Scottish Gaelic, with facing English translations.
- Q: What additional features are included in the book? A: The book includes detailed notes that guide readers on sources and variant texts, elucidate obscure passages, and define the social and cultural context of the songs. An appendix reproduces the tunes for nine of the songs.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both specialists and general readers? A: Yes, 'The Emigrant Experience' is designed to inform and entertain both specialists in the field and general readers interested in Scottish culture and history.