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 82
... mise ' n neach as luaithe adeirear An seachd cathaibh na Féinne , Is , air do chluais , na freagair duine Gus an cuir thu mis ' am ' éideadh . " Adubhairt Osgar , ' s e gabhail àngair , “ Gu dé fàth dhuit bhith ga chumail ? Mur ruig e mise ...
... mise ' n neach as luaithe adeirear An seachd cathaibh na Féinne , Is , air do chluais , na freagair duine Gus an cuir thu mis ' am ' éideadh . " Adubhairt Osgar , ' s e gabhail àngair , “ Gu dé fàth dhuit bhith ga chumail ? Mur ruig e mise ...
Page 184
... mise bha brònach gad fhògradh aig béistibhIadsan gu subhach ' s mise gu deurach , Uisge mo chinn tighinn tinn o m ' léirsinn . Mharbh iad m ' athair , mharbh iad mo bhràithrean , Mhill iad mo chinneadh is chreach iad mo chàirdean ...
... mise bha brònach gad fhògradh aig béistibhIadsan gu subhach ' s mise gu deurach , Uisge mo chinn tighinn tinn o m ' léirsinn . Mharbh iad m ' athair , mharbh iad mo bhràithrean , Mhill iad mo chinneadh is chreach iad mo chàirdean ...
Page 200
... Mise Lachlann MacMhuirich ? Figheadóir mise cheana dealbhann na dáin ghlégheala ; ó m ' oide grinn do dhul dinn gach dán do dheilbh do fhighinn . Ná measar mise as m ' óige , do mheallainn fear féasóige ; cridhe gan ghaos ' nam bhruinne ...
... Mise Lachlann MacMhuirich ? Figheadóir mise cheana dealbhann na dáin ghlégheala ; ó m ' oide grinn do dhul dinn gach dán do dheilbh do fhighinn . Ná measar mise as m ' óige , do mheallainn fear féasóige ; cridhe gan ghaos ' nam bhruinne ...
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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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