Heroic Romances of Ireland, Translated into English Prose and Verse — Volume 1
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| Author | Leahy, Arthur Herbert, 1857-1928 |
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| Title | Heroic Romances of Ireland, Translated into English Prose and Verse — Volume 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The courtship of Etain -- Mac Datho's boar -- The sick-bed of Cuchulain -- The exile of the sons of Usnach -- The combat at the ford -- Special note on the Combat at the ford. |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by John B. Hare and Carrie Lorenz |
| Summary | "HEROIC ROMANCES OF IRELAND" by A. H. Leahy is a collection of ancient Irish tales translated into English prose and verse, featuring the rich heritage of Celtic literature and likely compiled in the late 19th century. The volume aims to give modern readers access to legendary stories from Ireland's past, delving into themes of love, heroism, and supernatural elements through epic characters like Cuchulain and Etain. The opening of this work introduces the context of Irish literature amidst a shifting literary landscape, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance. It poses a critique of contemporary dismissals of non-Greek and non-Roman literature, highlighting the need to appreciate the artistic value of Celtic narratives. The beginning also outlines the structure of the collection, detailing the craftsmanship in combining prose and verse, and hints at the first tale, "The Courtship of Etain," which features elements of fantasy and romance, focusing on the love between Eochaid Airemm and the enchanting Etain, along with the interference of supernatural forces like Mider and Fuamnach. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PB: Language and Literatures: General works |
| Subject | Tales -- Ireland |
| Subject | Epic literature, Irish -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Mythology, Celtic -- Ireland |
| Subject | Heroes -- Ireland -- Legends |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5678 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 96 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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