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 406
... Clan Donald describe him as " one of the most picturesque and striking personalities in the whole history of his race . Of towering stature and undaunted courage , he was one of the most celebrated warriors of his age , while his high ...
... Clan Donald describe him as " one of the most picturesque and striking personalities in the whole history of his race . Of towering stature and undaunted courage , he was one of the most celebrated warriors of his age , while his high ...
Page 441
... Clan Chattan led the charge in the centre , with the Camerons on the right and the MacDonalds on the left . They had little chance . The Clan Chattan suffered the most horrendous casualties of all , losing fourteen officers . John ...
... Clan Chattan led the charge in the centre , with the Camerons on the right and the MacDonalds on the left . They had little chance . The Clan Chattan suffered the most horrendous casualties of all , losing fourteen officers . John ...
Page 446
... clan banner at Culloden is contradicted by Alexander Mackenzie's information ( History of the Chisholms , p . 222 ) that their standard - bearer at the battle was John Macdonald , Iain na Brataich , who survived long after the '45 and ...
... clan banner at Culloden is contradicted by Alexander Mackenzie's information ( History of the Chisholms , p . 222 ) that their standard - bearer at the battle was John Macdonald , Iain na Brataich , who survived long after the '45 and ...
Contents
Gort am Bràigh Athaill Famine in the Atholl Hills | 1 |
Bent HandleLachlann mac Theàrlaich Òig | 12 |
Laoidh an Tàilleir The Ballad of the Tailor | 17 |
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