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What did Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair's immram poem "The Birlinn of Clanranald" depict?

  • A sea voyage from Loch Eynort, in South Uist, to Carrickfergus, in Northern Ireland

  • A battle in the highlands

  • The Jacobite uprising

  • The life and times of Clanranald

Answer

"The Birlinn of Clanranald," an immram poem by Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair, vividly portrays a sea voyage from Loch Eynort in South Uist to Carrickfergus in Northern Ireland. This intricate poem seamlessly blends fantastical elements with historical accounts, offering profound reflections on the human experience, the interplay between the seen and unseen, and the enduring power of tradition amid social and political transformations.
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