An lasair: anthology of 18th century Scottish Gaelic verseAn Lasair (The Flame) is a colorful new anthology of over sixty poems from one of the most dynamic periods of Gaelic literature. Arranged chronologically and edited with facing translations by Ronald Black, these poems, composed in a range of forms and styles, span the whole gamut of human experience, from politics, religion and war to love, sex and domestic life. Together they form a rich celebration of Gaelic culture and provide a fascinating insight into the passions and preoccupations of the Highland people during a turbulent period of their history. The poems are laid out in facing page translation with full notes and a substantial introduction and commentary. Among the poets included are Neil MacVurich, Dugald Buchanan, Duncan Macintyre, John MacCodrum, Alexander MacDonald, Rob Donn, Mary MacPherson and William Ross. |
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Alastair á Gleanna Garadh ' Alexander from Glengarry ' Sileas na Ceapaich . Lachlann no Domhnall MacMhuirich ? . . 21. Crosanachd Fhir nan Druimnean ' The Laird of Drimnin's Crosanachd ' - Iain mac Ailein 22. Moladh Chabair Féidh ' In ...
Alastair á Gleanna Garadh ' Alexander from Glengarry ' Sileas na Ceapaich . Lachlann no Domhnall MacMhuirich ? . . 21. Crosanachd Fhir nan Druimnean ' The Laird of Drimnin's Crosanachd ' - Iain mac Ailein 22. Moladh Chabair Féidh ' In ...
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In Moidart in 1694 Mgr Alastair was the kirk , but since he felt he could not use his authority in this particular case , and since the man he had chiefly in mind to carry out public censure looks very much like a son of the great ...
In Moidart in 1694 Mgr Alastair was the kirk , but since he felt he could not use his authority in this particular case , and since the man he had chiefly in mind to carry out public censure looks very much like a son of the great ...
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Alastair may have claimed something of the sort to his wife , but Jane clearly did not believe a word of it , and his next act suggests that , whatever the arguments , he was the loser . All that he had said of Morag he now reversed in ...
Alastair may have claimed something of the sort to his wife , but Jane clearly did not believe a word of it , and his next act suggests that , whatever the arguments , he was the loser . All that he had said of Morag he now reversed in ...
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Contents
Gort am Bràigh Athaill Famine in the Atholl Hills | 1 |
Òran Hirteach A St Kilda Song | 7 |
Laoidh an Tàilleir The Ballad of the Tailor | 17 |
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