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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O my young Charles , O son of King James , I was so sad that you were banished by beasts They are so cheerful and I am so tearful , The tears of my head coming sick from my sight . They've killed my father , they've killed my brothers ...
O my young Charles , O son of King James , I was so sad that you were banished by beasts They are so cheerful and I am so tearful , The tears of my head coming sick from my sight . They've killed my father , they've killed my brothers ...
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... With whitethorn nails and alder hands Your whole head is made of elm , Especially your tongue and your gums . ... Of natural brain in your bloated head , It's no surprise if a foul smell wafts From your huge spittlemouth's gapped ...
... With whitethorn nails and alder hands Your whole head is made of elm , Especially your tongue and your gums . ... Of natural brain in your bloated head , It's no surprise if a foul smell wafts From your huge spittlemouth's gapped ...
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To die like a Christian Is not what I'd want for you , But being torn between horses , Your body coming loudly apart , Your pack of innards plucked out That filled you so often with greed , Your head struck off your shoulders Like an ...
To die like a Christian Is not what I'd want for you , But being torn between horses , Your body coming loudly apart , Your pack of innards plucked out That filled you so often with greed , Your head struck off your shoulders Like an ...
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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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agus Ailein Alastair battle bhiodh bhith Bidh brave brought called ceann chaidh Chan chuir Clan Clann comes death dh'fhàg dhaibh dhomh dhuinn Donald Dubh duine Edinburgh fear fheàrr fhéin fhuair gach Gaelic gathered gave geal girl give hand head heart heroes Iain It's John keep King land leam leat leis live lost luchd MacDonald MacLean mean mind mise nach neach never Nuair poem poet prize Righ rinn rise robh round rùn Sann seen sibh side sinn song théid There's thig thing thoirt Thug turn verse warrior Who'd young
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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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