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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... thoirt dachaigh d'a dhùthaich Gum bu shòlas le d ' mhuinntir Do chorp geal a bhith dlùth dhaibh 182 191 Ann an Ì nam fear cliùiteach le d ' chàirdean , Ann an Ì nam fear cliùiteach le d ' chàirdean . 200 Och , is mis ' th ' air mo ...
... thoirt dachaigh d'a dhùthaich Gum bu shòlas le d ' mhuinntir Do chorp geal a bhith dlùth dhaibh 182 191 Ann an Ì nam fear cliùiteach le d ' chàirdean , Ann an Ì nam fear cliùiteach le d ' chàirdean . 200 Och , is mis ' th ' air mo ...
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... thoirt do dh'Alba , Ged fhuair e suairceas da chleachdadh ' Na astar air feadh nan Garbhchrioch , Cho luaithe ràinig e dhachaigh Gu garaidh altram an t - seana - bhruic Na rug an trùileach an asaid De bhreugan ascaoin ' s de shalachar ...
... thoirt do dh'Alba , Ged fhuair e suairceas da chleachdadh ' Na astar air feadh nan Garbhchrioch , Cho luaithe ràinig e dhachaigh Gu garaidh altram an t - seana - bhruic Na rug an trùileach an asaid De bhreugan ascaoin ' s de shalachar ...
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... thoirt dhachaigh . 24 S gàbhaidh ' bhuaidh a th ' air cloinn dhaoin ' A h - uile h - aon air saod a ' bheairtis , ' M fad ' s am fagas ' falbh ga fhaotainn ' S cogadh ' s caonnag ga thoirt dhachaigh ; S lìonmhor neach tha ' cost a ...
... thoirt dhachaigh . 24 S gàbhaidh ' bhuaidh a th ' air cloinn dhaoin ' A h - uile h - aon air saod a ' bheairtis , ' M fad ' s am fagas ' falbh ga fhaotainn ' S cogadh ' s caonnag ga thoirt dhachaigh ; S lìonmhor neach tha ' cost a ...
Contents
Gort am Bràigh Athaill Famine in the Atholl Hills | 1 |
Bent Handle Lachlann mac Theàrlaich Òig | 12 |
Laoidh an Tàilleir The Ballad of the Tailor | 17 |
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