To Icolmcill. from the Gaelic of Mac-Intyre
The story follows the adventures of a young man named Icolmcill who travels through Scotland and Ireland in search of his true identity. Along the way, he encounters various characters and experiences different cultures, ultimately discovering his heritage as a descendant of the ancient Celtic warriors known as the Fianna. The book is written in a poetic style that captures the essence of Gaelic storytelling traditions.
By George Borrow · First published 1860 · Genre: Poetry, Historical, Religious · 327 words
First lines
On Icolmcill may blessings pour!
It is the island blest of yore; Mull's sister-twin in the wild main, Owning the sway of high Mac-Lean; The sacred spot, whose fair renown To many a distant land has flown, And which receives in courteous way All, all who thither chance to stray.
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To Icolmcill. from the Gaelic of Mac-Intyre is listed on Textopian as a short story by George Borrow, dated 1860 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1860 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Historical, Religious, Cultural, Elegy
- Length: 327 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form, with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Historical — The text references historical figures and events, such as Columb and the foundation of Icolmcill, indicating a historical context.
- Religious — The themes include blessings, hope in Christ, and religious figures, suggesting a religious genre.
- Cultural — The work reflects on cultural heritage and traditions, particularly those related to Icolmcill and its significance.
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Gaelic · translation · poetry · Scottish culture · literature · historical · language · folk traditions · Mac-Intyre · Celtic · identity · heritage