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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... young girls , Don't forget what I say . Ministers and clergy Will call you in to church - You'll find the elders no easier When you've to come before a session ; You will not get a hearing , Your morals won't defend you , And you will ...
... young girls , Don't forget what I say . Ministers and clergy Will call you in to church - You'll find the elders no easier When you've to come before a session ; You will not get a hearing , Your morals won't defend you , And you will ...
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... young , Son of the man who gave me shelter when young . I regret not being with you When you fell in the battlefield ; Manly , brave and courageous And the strength of the Gael By St Nàile , for your death , I'd make carnage , By St ...
... young , Son of the man who gave me shelter when young . I regret not being with you When you fell in the battlefield ; Manly , brave and courageous And the strength of the Gael By St Nàile , for your death , I'd make carnage , By St ...
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... young Charles , O son of King James , I was so sad that you were banished by beasts They are so cheerful and I am so tearful , The tears of my head coming sick from my sight . They've killed my father , they've killed my brothers , They ...
... young Charles , O son of King James , I was so sad that you were banished by beasts They are so cheerful and I am so tearful , The tears of my head coming sick from my sight . They've killed my father , they've killed my brothers , They ...
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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