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John Macdonald

Scottish poet [flourished 18th century]

Also known as: Iain Dubh Mac Iain ’Ic Ailein

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contribution to Gaelic literature

In Celtic literature: The 17th century
…development of Gaelic nature poetry; John Macdonald (Iain Dubh Mac Iain ’Ic Ailein), who wrote popular jingles; and John Maclean (Iain Mac Ailein), who showed an interest in early Gaelic legend. Finally, bardic poetry continued to be composed into the 18th century by Niall and Domhnall MacMhuirich.
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