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Seamus Heaney: Five Fables

Discover a classic of medieval literature in Seamus Heaney’s sparkling translation of five of the fables written by Robert Henryson, one of the greatest of the late medieval Scots makars. The legendary comedian Billy Connolly brings a combination of high and popular art to the gorgeous animations originally broadcast on the BBC. In this amazing reading experience you can read Seamus Heaney’s translation or Robert Henryson’s original Middle Scots and move seamlessly between the two versions. Explore detailed notes that illuminate the translation process and give context to the language.  iTunes



Festival
Inverness 2015
Title
Seamus Heaney: Five Fables
Entry Category
App
Produced By
Flickerpix / Touch Press
Producer
David Cumming, Josie Gardiner
Directed By
David Cumming, Dean Burke, Joel Simon
Production Partners
Faber and Faber, USBF, BBC NI
Writer
Seamus Heaney, Dr. Chris Jones (notes)