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 108
... uair an làthair fianais An taigh greusaich ; Thuirt nighean Shomhairle le ràbhart , ' S a gnàths sìobhalt ' , " S còir gum beannaich sinn gu saidhbhir Cuid gach Criostaidh . " B ' fheàrr leam , ged nach eil mi maoineach No luach ...
... uair an làthair fianais An taigh greusaich ; Thuirt nighean Shomhairle le ràbhart , ' S a gnàths sìobhalt ' , " S còir gum beannaich sinn gu saidhbhir Cuid gach Criostaidh . " B ' fheàrr leam , ged nach eil mi maoineach No luach ...
Page 164
... uair Gu mall no gu luath nì as éibhinn Mu Theàrlach mo rùin , Oighre airidh a ' chrùin , ' S e gun fhios ciod an taobh an téid e . Fuil rioghail nam buadh ' S i ga diobairt san uair Is mac diolain le shluagh ag éirigh . Siol nan cuilean ...
... uair Gu mall no gu luath nì as éibhinn Mu Theàrlach mo rùin , Oighre airidh a ' chrùin , ' S e gun fhios ciod an taobh an téid e . Fuil rioghail nam buadh ' S i ga diobairt san uair Is mac diolain le shluagh ag éirigh . Siol nan cuilean ...
Page 308
... uair a b ' àirde pòit dhuibh , Ach mire ' s manran , gaol is càirdeas , ' S iomairt làmh gun dòibheirt ' S bu bhinn ' ri éisteachd cainnt ur beul Na iomairt mheur air òighcheol . Cho fad ' s a dh'imich cliù na h - Alba Fhuaradh ainm na ...
... uair a b ' àirde pòit dhuibh , Ach mire ' s manran , gaol is càirdeas , ' S iomairt làmh gun dòibheirt ' S bu bhinn ' ri éisteachd cainnt ur beul Na iomairt mheur air òighcheol . Cho fad ' s a dh'imich cliù na h - Alba Fhuaradh ainm na ...
Contents
Gort am Braigh Athaill Famine in the Atholl Hills | 1 |
Laoidh an Tàilleir The Ballad of the Tailor | 17 |
Seòras MacCoinnich | 18 |
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