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Title: Spiritual Tales
Re-issue of the Shorter Stories of Fiona Macleod; Rearranged, with Additional Tales

Note: Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: St Bride of the Isles -- The three marvels of Iona -- The melancholy of Ulad -- Ula and Urla -- The dark nameless one -- The smoothing of the hand -- The anointed man -- The Hills of Ruel -- The Fisher of Men -- The last supper -- The awakening of Angus Ogue.

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Summary: "Spiritual Tales" by Fiona Macleod is a collection of legendary stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology showcases a series of spiritual narratives infused with Celtic mythology and moral reflections, depicting characters from ancient tales, including the noble Dùvach and the enigmatic Bride. The tales explore deep themes of love, sacrifice, and human connection to the divine, often framed against the ethereal beauty of nature. At the start of "Spiritual Tales," we are introduced to Dùvach, a herdsman living on the isle of Iona, who is actually of noble lineage but bears the weight of exile due to a past wrong. Accompanying him is a child named Bride, who is characterized by her extraordinary beauty and mysterious origins. The narrative unfolds as Dùvach grapples with his past and the prophecy surrounding Bride, hinting at her divine destiny. The storytelling weaves together rich imagery and lyrical prose as it immerses readers in the mystical realm of the Isles, setting the stage for tales that blend mythology with morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sharp, William, 1855-1905

EBook No.: 55865

Published: Nov 1, 2017

Downloads: 258

Language: English

Subject: Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Mythology, Celtic -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-09T23:14:06Z Spiritual Tales

This edition has images.

Title: Spiritual Tales
Re-issue of the Shorter Stories of Fiona Macleod; Rearranged, with Additional Tales

Note: Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: St Bride of the Isles -- The three marvels of Iona -- The melancholy of Ulad -- Ula and Urla -- The dark nameless one -- The smoothing of the hand -- The anointed man -- The Hills of Ruel -- The Fisher of Men -- The last supper -- The awakening of Angus Ogue.

Credits: Produced by Emmy (in memoriam), Stephen Hutcheson, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Spiritual Tales" by Fiona Macleod is a collection of legendary stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology showcases a series of spiritual narratives infused with Celtic mythology and moral reflections, depicting characters from ancient tales, including the noble Dùvach and the enigmatic Bride. The tales explore deep themes of love, sacrifice, and human connection to the divine, often framed against the ethereal beauty of nature. At the start of "Spiritual Tales," we are introduced to Dùvach, a herdsman living on the isle of Iona, who is actually of noble lineage but bears the weight of exile due to a past wrong. Accompanying him is a child named Bride, who is characterized by her extraordinary beauty and mysterious origins. The narrative unfolds as Dùvach grapples with his past and the prophecy surrounding Bride, hinting at her divine destiny. The storytelling weaves together rich imagery and lyrical prose as it immerses readers in the mystical realm of the Isles, setting the stage for tales that blend mythology with morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sharp, William, 1855-1905

EBook No.: 55865

Published: Nov 1, 2017

Downloads: 258

Language: English

Subject: Scotland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Mythology, Celtic -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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