Marcas Mac an Tuairneir & Sam Ó Fearraigh: Languages of Poetry

Gaelic and English language poet Marcas Mac an Tuairneir returns to the Festival with his poetry collection, Polaris – the word for 'languages' in the gay cryptolect Polari – alongside award-winning poet and dramaturg Sam Ó Fearraigh who writes in English and Irish. Join these two astounding voices for a conversation about prioritising minoritised languages, and a celebration of identity across these islands. In conversation with Mohamed Tonsy. 

Categories: Language/Translation, Poetry/Spoken Word, Scottish Interest

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