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 152
... Leis rinneadh iad air thòs : Dachaigh naomh is aingle Sa bheil aoibhneas agus ceòl ; Is rinneadh solas àillidh leis Mar chàirdeas do gach feòil . Mar dh'òrdaicheadh leis , seasaidh e . ' S b'e ' m feasgar an ciad nòin . An iarmailt àrd ...
... Leis rinneadh iad air thòs : Dachaigh naomh is aingle Sa bheil aoibhneas agus ceòl ; Is rinneadh solas àillidh leis Mar chàirdeas do gach feòil . Mar dh'òrdaicheadh leis , seasaidh e . ' S b'e ' m feasgar an ciad nòin . An iarmailt àrd ...
Page 154
... leis gu crìch , Ach sann a ghabh e ' n tìm ud ris Chum ' fhìrinn chur an céill . An seachdamh là do shaoradh leis ' Na shàbaid naomh dha fhéin . Tha gach creutair ' tàmh san t - suidheachadh San d'rinneadh iad an tòs , A ' cur an céill ...
... leis gu crìch , Ach sann a ghabh e ' n tìm ud ris Chum ' fhìrinn chur an céill . An seachdamh là do shaoradh leis ' Na shàbaid naomh dha fhéin . Tha gach creutair ' tàmh san t - suidheachadh San d'rinneadh iad an tòs , A ' cur an céill ...
Page 260
... leis A - chaoidh nach meud a bhuadhaicheas . Gum b ' fhearail , smiorail , anamant ' e , Bu lasair ' fhearg nuair ... leis ' S nam b ' fheudar bu luath ' n làmh e ; Bha luim is greim is cruadal ann , ' S bu treun a ' bualadh ...
... leis A - chaoidh nach meud a bhuadhaicheas . Gum b ' fhearail , smiorail , anamant ' e , Bu lasair ' fhearg nuair ... leis ' S nam b ' fheudar bu luath ' n làmh e ; Bha luim is greim is cruadal ann , ' S bu treun a ' bualadh ...
Contents
Gort am Braigh Athaill Famine in the Atholl Hills | 1 |
Laoidh an Tàilleir The Ballad of the Tailor | 17 |
Seòras MacCoinnich | 18 |
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