Alexander Carmichael

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Alexander Carmichael

Alexander Carmichael (born December 1, 1832 in Taylochan , Lismore , † June 6, 1912 in Edinburgh ) was a Scottish author and folklorist. The Carmina Gadelica collection is considered his main work .

Publications

  • Carmina Gadelica , 1900
  • Popular Tales of the West Highlands , 1862
  • Deirdre and the Lay of the Children of Uisne , 1905. (Edinburgh: Norman MacLeod Publishers)

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personal data
SURNAME Carmichael, Alexander
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Scottish author and folklorist
DATE OF BIRTH December 1, 1832
PLACE OF BIRTH Taylochan
DATE OF DEATH June 6, 1912
Place of death Edinburgh