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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Smooth side like bog - cotton , Jewel - like body like swan upon lake , Rounded calf within stays , Light foot with well - rounded heel ; To liken your splendour I know not what else I can say , You're not small and not big - You've ...
Smooth side like bog - cotton , Jewel - like body like swan upon lake , Rounded calf within stays , Light foot with well - rounded heel ; To liken your splendour I know not what else I can say , You're not small and not big - You've ...
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When crossing the rough ground You were the choice of the hunter , For your hand could be trusted You confounded the deer - By judging wind and terrain round his nose , By judging wind and terrain round his nose .
When crossing the rough ground You were the choice of the hunter , For your hand could be trusted You confounded the deer - By judging wind and terrain round his nose , By judging wind and terrain round his nose .
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Your wavy hair brown and lovely All arranged round your neck In neat curly tresses Admired by all for its beauty , My heart's youthful prize . You were the fisher of the river , You frequented it often , While as hunter of the moor Well ...
Your wavy hair brown and lovely All arranged round your neck In neat curly tresses Admired by all for its beauty , My heart's youthful prize . You were the fisher of the river , You frequented it often , While as hunter of the moor Well ...
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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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