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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At a gathering of the gentlemen of North Uist at Tigharry c . 1760 , MacCodrum led off the proceedings with a song that had a similar function , ' Òran na Muice ' ( see p . 485 ) . Ud , ud , tha sin ro shalach buileach , Iain , says ...
At a gathering of the gentlemen of North Uist at Tigharry c . 1760 , MacCodrum led off the proceedings with a song that had a similar function , ' Òran na Muice ' ( see p . 485 ) . Ud , ud , tha sin ro shalach buileach , Iain , says ...
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But what's put us beside ourselves Without strength of health or of vigour Is our being now without chieftain , Seeking him like Maol Ciarain - Gathered around your fire - Gheibhte bàird agus filidh Agus ceàrraich ri h - iomairt GAOIR ...
But what's put us beside ourselves Without strength of health or of vigour Is our being now without chieftain , Seeking him like Maol Ciarain - Gathered around your fire - Gheibhte bàird agus filidh Agus ceàrraich ri h - iomairt GAOIR ...
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Originally conceived in 1716 , it consists of a very fine tune and three elements : praise of William MacKenzie ( Uilleam Dubh ) , 5th Earl and Marquis of Seaforth ; a ' gathering of the clans ' of the type suggested by poem 10 above ...
Originally conceived in 1716 , it consists of a very fine tune and three elements : praise of William MacKenzie ( Uilleam Dubh ) , 5th Earl and Marquis of Seaforth ; a ' gathering of the clans ' of the type suggested by poem 10 above ...
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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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