What was Sorley MacLean's real name in Scottish Gaelic?
Somhairle MacGill-Eain
MacSorley Eain
Sorley MacDòmhnallach
Eain MacSomhairle
Answer
Somhairle MacGill-Eain was the real name of Sorley MacLean, a Scottish poet. MacGill-Eain was born in Raasay, Scotland in 1911 and died in 1996. He is considered one of the most important poets of the Scottish Renaissance. His work is often lyrical and evocative, and he is known for his use of Gaelic language and imagery.
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