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 76
... Fear sìobhalta , sèimh , suairc ' thu , Fear sunndach mùirneach briodalach , Sàr chùirteir gun ghnè uabhaireachd . Fear garg , ro bhorb , do - chìosnaich thu Nuair dh'éireadh strì no tuasaidean Bhiodh t ' fhuil is t ' fheòil a ...
... Fear sìobhalta , sèimh , suairc ' thu , Fear sunndach mùirneach briodalach , Sàr chùirteir gun ghnè uabhaireachd . Fear garg , ro bhorb , do - chìosnaich thu Nuair dh'éireadh strì no tuasaidean Bhiodh t ' fhuil is t ' fheòil a ...
Page 206
... fear - sgòide . Suidheadh fear - sgòid air an tobhtainn , Gàirdean làidir Nan ruigheannan gaoisneach , féitheach Reamhar - chnàmhach , Cràgan tiugha , leathann , cliathnach , Meur - gharbh , cròcach , Mach ' s a - steach an sgòd a ...
... fear - sgòide . Suidheadh fear - sgòid air an tobhtainn , Gàirdean làidir Nan ruigheannan gaoisneach , féitheach Reamhar - chnàmhach , Cràgan tiugha , leathann , cliathnach , Meur - gharbh , cròcach , Mach ' s a - steach an sgòd a ...
Page 244
... Fear is tuagh , fear is tál , Fear is sàbh , fear is locar , Fear is tora ' na làimh , Fear is teàrr ann am poit aig ' , ' S ged bu tolltach a h - earball S math a dh'fhalbhadh i fodhainn B ' fhiach i seachd ceud deug marg Dh'aon ...
... Fear is tuagh , fear is tál , Fear is sàbh , fear is locar , Fear is tora ' na làimh , Fear is teàrr ann am poit aig ' , ' S ged bu tolltach a h - earball S math a dh'fhalbhadh i fodhainn B ' fhiach i seachd ceud deug marg Dh'aon ...
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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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