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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At a gathering of the gentlemen of North Uist at Tigharry c . 1760 , MacCodrum led off the proceedings with a song that had a similar function , ' Òran na Muice ' ( see p . 485 ) . Ud , ud , tha sin ro shalach buileach , Iain , says ...
At a gathering of the gentlemen of North Uist at Tigharry c . 1760 , MacCodrum led off the proceedings with a song that had a similar function , ' Òran na Muice ' ( see p . 485 ) . Ud , ud , tha sin ro shalach buileach , Iain , says ...
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But what's put us beside ourselves Without strength of health or of vigour Is our being now without chieftain , Seeking him like Maol Ciarain - Gathered around your fire -- Gheibhte bàird agus filidh Agus ceàrraich ri h - iomairt GAOIR ...
But what's put us beside ourselves Without strength of health or of vigour Is our being now without chieftain , Seeking him like Maol Ciarain - Gathered around your fire -- Gheibhte bàird agus filidh Agus ceàrraich ri h - iomairt GAOIR ...
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Och , I am distraught That they brought you not over To land on the Ealadh ―――――――― To be sheltered in rock In the graveyard of the monks With your father and grandfather And many other brave heroes Where we could gather around your ...
Och , I am distraught That they brought you not over To land on the Ealadh ―――――――― To be sheltered in rock In the graveyard of the monks With your father and grandfather And many other brave heroes Where we could gather around your ...
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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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| Title | An lasair: anthology of 18th century Scottish Gaelic verse |
| Editor | Ronald Black |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Birlinn, 2001 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 29 Apr 2008 |
| ISBN | 1841580929, 9781841580920 |
| Length | 533 pages |
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