International Poetry Exchange In briefDate - 18 October 2023Venue - The Saltire SocietyReaders - Sissal Kampmann (Faroese), Ligija Purinaša (Latgalian) and Martin Macintyre (Scottish Gaelic)About the eventHosted by the publisher Francis Boutle, this is a cross-cultural evening of poetry with readings from three writers:Sissal Kampmann, who will be reading in Faroese from her book 'Darkening/Myrking'Ligija Purinaša who will be reading in Latgalian, a minority language of Latvia, from her co-written book 'The Last Model Pādejais modeļs'Martin Macintyre who will be reading in Scottish GaelicThe poets will read in their original languages, with English translations provided.View Sissal's book on Francis Boutle's websiteView Ligija's book on Francis Boutle's websiteAbout the Gaelic Writer in ResidenceAn acclaimed author, Bàrd and storyteller, Martin Macintyre has worked across genres for over 20 years. In 2003 Ath-Aithne (Re-acquaintance) - a collection of short stories - won The Saltire Society First Book Award. His latest novel Samhradh '78 (The Summer of '78), launched in July 2018, was longlisted for the Saltire Fiction Book of the Year. Ath-Aithne was also published in French - a first for Gaelic fiction!Martin has written two novels for younger people ('Tuath Air A Bhealach' and 'A' Challaig Seo Chall?') the latter of which won The Donald Meek Award in 2013. Martin's bilingual poetry collection Dannsam Led Fhaileas / Let Me Dance With Your Shadow was published in 2006 and in 2007 he was crowned 'Bàrd' by An Comunn Gaidhealach.Martin will be working within Celtic and Scottish Studies in the University of Edinburgh until 2024 and supporting a number of activities, including workshops and events about writing and literature, both at the University and in the wider community.Read an interview with Martin from December 2022 on Edinburgh ImpactHow to attendThis event is free to attend and open to all. Places can be reserved by emailing Clive Boutle of Francis Boutle.Email Clive BoutleAre you interested in Celtic and Scottish Studies?We offer three undergraduate degrees and a number of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-led, drawing on excellent teaching and research and access to world-leading collections and archives.Find out more about Celtic and Scottish Studies at EdinburghRelated linksVisit Francis Boutle's website Oct 18 2023 19.30 - 21.00 International Poetry Exchange An evening of poetry from the Faroe Islands, Latvia and Scotland at the Saltire Society, including readings by the University's Gaelic Writer in Residence, Martin Macintyre. Saltire Society 9 Fountain Close 22 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1TF Reserve your spot: email Francis Boutle
International Poetry Exchange In briefDate - 18 October 2023Venue - The Saltire SocietyReaders - Sissal Kampmann (Faroese), Ligija Purinaša (Latgalian) and Martin Macintyre (Scottish Gaelic)About the eventHosted by the publisher Francis Boutle, this is a cross-cultural evening of poetry with readings from three writers:Sissal Kampmann, who will be reading in Faroese from her book 'Darkening/Myrking'Ligija Purinaša who will be reading in Latgalian, a minority language of Latvia, from her co-written book 'The Last Model Pādejais modeļs'Martin Macintyre who will be reading in Scottish GaelicThe poets will read in their original languages, with English translations provided.View Sissal's book on Francis Boutle's websiteView Ligija's book on Francis Boutle's websiteAbout the Gaelic Writer in ResidenceAn acclaimed author, Bàrd and storyteller, Martin Macintyre has worked across genres for over 20 years. In 2003 Ath-Aithne (Re-acquaintance) - a collection of short stories - won The Saltire Society First Book Award. His latest novel Samhradh '78 (The Summer of '78), launched in July 2018, was longlisted for the Saltire Fiction Book of the Year. Ath-Aithne was also published in French - a first for Gaelic fiction!Martin has written two novels for younger people ('Tuath Air A Bhealach' and 'A' Challaig Seo Chall?') the latter of which won The Donald Meek Award in 2013. Martin's bilingual poetry collection Dannsam Led Fhaileas / Let Me Dance With Your Shadow was published in 2006 and in 2007 he was crowned 'Bàrd' by An Comunn Gaidhealach.Martin will be working within Celtic and Scottish Studies in the University of Edinburgh until 2024 and supporting a number of activities, including workshops and events about writing and literature, both at the University and in the wider community.Read an interview with Martin from December 2022 on Edinburgh ImpactHow to attendThis event is free to attend and open to all. Places can be reserved by emailing Clive Boutle of Francis Boutle.Email Clive BoutleAre you interested in Celtic and Scottish Studies?We offer three undergraduate degrees and a number of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-led, drawing on excellent teaching and research and access to world-leading collections and archives.Find out more about Celtic and Scottish Studies at EdinburghRelated linksVisit Francis Boutle's website Oct 18 2023 19.30 - 21.00 International Poetry Exchange An evening of poetry from the Faroe Islands, Latvia and Scotland at the Saltire Society, including readings by the University's Gaelic Writer in Residence, Martin Macintyre. Saltire Society 9 Fountain Close 22 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1TF Reserve your spot: email Francis Boutle
Oct 18 2023 19.30 - 21.00 International Poetry Exchange An evening of poetry from the Faroe Islands, Latvia and Scotland at the Saltire Society, including readings by the University's Gaelic Writer in Residence, Martin Macintyre.
