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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We now see the First World War as bringing an end to the Gaelic - speaking world as a fully functional society in its own right ; likewise , the '15 brought to an end the kind of society in which poetry was brought forth in the courts ...
We now see the First World War as bringing an end to the Gaelic - speaking world as a fully functional society in its own right ; likewise , the '15 brought to an end the kind of society in which poetry was brought forth in the courts ...
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Och , I am distraught That they brought you not over To land on the Ealadh To be sheltered in rock In the graveyard of the monks With your father and grandfather And many other brave heroes Where we could gather around your cairn ...
Och , I am distraught That they brought you not over To land on the Ealadh To be sheltered in rock In the graveyard of the monks With your father and grandfather And many other brave heroes Where we could gather around your cairn ...
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Many blessings and testimonies Has the maiden that's purest in form , And a blessing to him who brought here The best of women in sort and esteem . A successful trip has been had , The well - born have enjoyed a good time You've brought ...
Many blessings and testimonies Has the maiden that's purest in form , And a blessing to him who brought here The best of women in sort and esteem . A successful trip has been had , The well - born have enjoyed a good time You've brought ...
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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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| Title | An lasair: anthology of 18th century Scottish Gaelic verse |
| Editor | Ronald Black |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Birlinn, 2001 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 4 Mar 2008 |
| ISBN | 1841580929, 9781841580920 |
| Length | 533 pages |
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