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Title:
The Poem-Book of the Gael
Translations from Irish Gaelic Poetry into English Prose and Verse
Note: Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Matthias Grammel, Ted Garvin, Digital
Library@Villanova and the Online Distributed Proofreading
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Summary: "The Poem-Book of the Gael" by Eleanor Hull is a collection of translations from Irish Gaelic poetry into English prose and verse, written in the early 20th century. This anthology compiles a variety of ancient and medieval Irish poems, showcasing themes of creation, mythology, love, sorrow, and longing within Irish literary traditions. It serves not only as a collection of poetry but also as a vessel for understanding the rich cultural heritage of the Gael. The opening of the collection sets the stage by introducing the "Saltair na Rann" or "Psalter of the Verses," an important religious poem attributed to Oengus the Culdee. It begins with a detailed account of the Creation of the Universe, exploring themes such as the founding of Heaven and Hell and the life of Adam and Eve. Eleanor Hull presents this piece with a blend of reverence towards the original Irish text and an aim to make it accessible to an English-speaking audience, hinting at the wonders of early Irish expression and the blend of poetic artistry with profound spiritual themes inherent in the ancient works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Hull, Eleanor, 1860-1935
EBook No.: 46917
Published: Sep 20, 2014
Downloads: 209
Language: English
Subject: Irish poetry -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: General works
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Poem-Book of the Gael
Translations from Irish Gaelic Poetry into English Prose and Verse
Note: Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Matthias Grammel, Ted Garvin, Digital
Library@Villanova and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Poem-Book of the Gael" by Eleanor Hull is a collection of translations from Irish Gaelic poetry into English prose and verse, written in the early 20th century. This anthology compiles a variety of ancient and medieval Irish poems, showcasing themes of creation, mythology, love, sorrow, and longing within Irish literary traditions. It serves not only as a collection of poetry but also as a vessel for understanding the rich cultural heritage of the Gael. The opening of the collection sets the stage by introducing the "Saltair na Rann" or "Psalter of the Verses," an important religious poem attributed to Oengus the Culdee. It begins with a detailed account of the Creation of the Universe, exploring themes such as the founding of Heaven and Hell and the life of Adam and Eve. Eleanor Hull presents this piece with a blend of reverence towards the original Irish text and an aim to make it accessible to an English-speaking audience, hinting at the wonders of early Irish expression and the blend of poetic artistry with profound spiritual themes inherent in the ancient works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Hull, Eleanor, 1860-1935
EBook No.: 46917
Published: Sep 20, 2014
Downloads: 209
Language: English
Subject: Irish poetry -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: General works
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.