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Title: The Kiltartan History Book
Note: Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "The Kiltartan History Book" by Lady Gregory is a historical account that encompasses the lore, legends, and historical events of Ireland, likely written in the early 20th century. The book presents a narrative rich with anecdotes that explore the cultural, political, and social history of Ireland, drawing on folk traditions and personal recollections. It covers a wide time span from ancient Irish history through significant events like the Anglo-Irish conflicts, the Famine, and the rise of figures such as Daniel O'Connell and Charles Stewart Parnell. Throughout the text, Lady Gregory gathers a multitude of stories that depict various aspects of Irish life and its complex past. The tales range from the ancient times through the struggles with the English Crown, reflecting the resilience and richness of Irish culture. Characters such as the Goban, a legendary builder, and Daniel O'Connell, a pivotal figure in Irish politics, exemplify the themes of wit, bravery, and national identity. The anecdotes serve not only as a history lesson but also embody the oral traditions that characterize the essence of Irish storytelling. The work offers insights into the values, struggles, and humor found within the Irish spirit, providing readers with a vivid portrait of a nation entwined with its history and folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gregory, Lady, 1852-1932
Illustrator: Gregory, William Robert, 1881-1918
EBook No.: 11260
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 100
Language: English
Subject: Folklore -- Ireland
Subject: Ireland -- Poetry
Subject: English poetry -- Irish authors
Subject: Folk songs, English -- Ireland -- Texts
Subject: Ballads, English -- Ireland -- Texts
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Kiltartan History Book
Note: Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Garrett Alley, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Kiltartan History Book" by Lady Gregory is a historical account that encompasses the lore, legends, and historical events of Ireland, likely written in the early 20th century. The book presents a narrative rich with anecdotes that explore the cultural, political, and social history of Ireland, drawing on folk traditions and personal recollections. It covers a wide time span from ancient Irish history through significant events like the Anglo-Irish conflicts, the Famine, and the rise of figures such as Daniel O'Connell and Charles Stewart Parnell. Throughout the text, Lady Gregory gathers a multitude of stories that depict various aspects of Irish life and its complex past. The tales range from the ancient times through the struggles with the English Crown, reflecting the resilience and richness of Irish culture. Characters such as the Goban, a legendary builder, and Daniel O'Connell, a pivotal figure in Irish politics, exemplify the themes of wit, bravery, and national identity. The anecdotes serve not only as a history lesson but also embody the oral traditions that characterize the essence of Irish storytelling. The work offers insights into the values, struggles, and humor found within the Irish spirit, providing readers with a vivid portrait of a nation entwined with its history and folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gregory, Lady, 1852-1932
Illustrator: Gregory, William Robert, 1881-1918
EBook No.: 11260
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 100
Language: English
Subject: Folklore -- Ireland
Subject: Ireland -- Poetry
Subject: English poetry -- Irish authors
Subject: Folk songs, English -- Ireland -- Texts
Subject: Ballads, English -- Ireland -- Texts
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.