An lasair: anthology of 18th century Scottish Gaelic verseRonald Black Birlinn, 2001 - 533 pages An 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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Page 57
... brave young spirit thought not of retreat , That brave young spirit thought not of retreat . You were skilled in each man - deed , You were the skipper of the ocean On a brisk day growing stormy- When the seas turned to tempest You ...
... brave young spirit thought not of retreat , That brave young spirit thought not of retreat . You were skilled in each man - deed , You were the skipper of the ocean On a brisk day growing stormy- When the seas turned to tempest You ...
Page 359
... brave heroes got forward To where a blow could be struck There were sharp points of steel Thrusting woundingly towards them . It was a brave onset , Certain , well - aimed , not neglectful , That those wild , deadly lions made , Looking ...
... brave heroes got forward To where a blow could be struck There were sharp points of steel Thrusting woundingly towards them . It was a brave onset , Certain , well - aimed , not neglectful , That those wild , deadly lions made , Looking ...
Page 443
... brave and magnificent Frasers ' ) . The Clan Chattan comprised mainly Macintoshes , Mac- Gillivrays and MacBeans . Lt. Col. Alexander MacGillivray of Dunmaglass , head of the MacGillivrays , who led the Clan Chattan at Culloden , was an ...
... brave and magnificent Frasers ' ) . The Clan Chattan comprised mainly Macintoshes , Mac- Gillivrays and MacBeans . Lt. Col. Alexander MacGillivray of Dunmaglass , head of the MacGillivrays , who led the Clan Chattan at Culloden , was an ...
Contents
Gort am Bràigh Athaill Famine in the Atholl Hills | 1 |
Bent Handle Lachlann mac Theàrlaich Òig | 12 |
Laoidh an Tàilleir The Ballad of the Tailor | 17 |
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