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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Gur mór a ' ghibht ' s na tiodhlaicean San inntinn ud tha fuaighte riut - Tha gaol gach duine chì thu ort , Chan iùl domh fhìn fear fuatha dhuit ; 24 32 40 48 Your thick silken banner would go up with you In 74 AN LASAIR.
Gur mór a ' ghibht ' s na tiodhlaicean San inntinn ud tha fuaighte riut - Tha gaol gach duine chì thu ort , Chan iùl domh fhìn fear fuatha dhuit ; 24 32 40 48 Your thick silken banner would go up with you In 74 AN LASAIR.
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Rinneadh duine calamand leis De dhus na talmhainn fhéin ' S rinn e sona sealbhach e Nam falbhadh e do réir . Thug e comas cinnteach dha Air gach aon nì tha fon ghréin Is shuidhich e ' n lios Phàrrais e San t - seathamh là gun bhreug .
Rinneadh duine calamand leis De dhus na talmhainn fhéin ' S rinn e sona sealbhach e Nam falbhadh e do réir . Thug e comas cinnteach dha Air gach aon nì tha fon ghréin Is shuidhich e ' n lios Phàrrais e San t - seathamh là gun bhreug .
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Bantrach an Duine Bheò Ailean Dughallach Gach là fo phràmh dhomh ' s gun fhios aig càch air , Cha dean mi mànran ' s cha seinn mi ceòl ' S mo chéile gnàthaichte thug a làmh dhomh , Gun deach an - dràsta dhomh dàil ad ' phòig ...
Bantrach an Duine Bheò Ailean Dughallach Gach là fo phràmh dhomh ' s gun fhios aig càch air , Cha dean mi mànran ' s cha seinn mi ceòl ' S mo chéile gnàthaichte thug a làmh dhomh , Gun deach an - dràsta dhomh dàil ad ' phòig ...
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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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