What is poetry?

Dè th' ann am bàrdachd? 

Deiseil? | Ready?

In this section, you'll have a gentle introduction to talking about Dè th' ann am bàrdachd? (What is poetry?).

By the end of this short lesson, you should be confident about:

  • Bàrdachd na Gàidhlig | Gaelic Poetry
  • A' ghaoth—Iain Mac a' Ghobhainn | A' ghaoth by Iain Mac a' Ghobhainn

You will also learn about:

  • Gràmar stèidhichte air na dàin | Grammar based on the poems
Is iongantach cho geàrr 's a tha thu, 's nach bu bhàrd a b' athair dhut.
It's amazing how succinct you are, not being a poet's son.