Aonghas MacNeacail is a contemporary writer working in Scottish Gaelic, English, and Scots. His work draws on Gaelic traditions and is influenced by the American Black Mountain Poetic. MacNeacail's poetry has been widely published across the English-speaking world, and he has also achieved recognition for his screenwriting and songwriting. His writing is celebrated for its unique voice and international resonance.
All the poetry of Sorley Maclean, the most significant 20th century Gaelic poet, is gathered together in one volume for the first time. Over 150 poems, some never published before, are given in Gaelic alongside their English translation. Introduced by a biographical essay on his life, influences and impact.