Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 127 Leahy, Arthur Herbert 1857 1928 Leahy, A. H. (Arthur Herbert) Heroic Romances of Ireland, Translated into English Prose and Verse — Complete Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. 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 -- The preludes to the raid of Cualgne: Tain bo Fraich -- The raid for Dartaid's cattle -- The raid for the cattle of Regamon -- The driving of the cattle of Flidais -- The apparition of the Great Queen to Cuchulain -- Appendix: Irish text and literal translation of part of The courtship of Etain. This eBook was produced by John B. Hare and Carrie Lorenz "HEROIC ROMANCES OF IRELAND" by A. H. Leahy is a collection of ancient Irish tales translated into English prose and verse. Likely compiled in the late 19th century, this work serves to introduce readers to the rich tapestry of Celtic mythology and lore, focusing on themes of love, loyalty, and the supernatural. Central to these tales are figures like Cuchulain and Etain, whose stories reveal the complexities of heroism and the human condition against a backdrop of mythical Ireland. The opening of this volume presents an extensive preface which highlights the historical significance of Irish literature and its connections to both ancient and modern narratives. The text delves into the origins of these stories, their influences, and how they reflect the cultures from which they emerged. It introduces the first tale, "The Courtship of Etain," wherein the enchanting Etain, transformed by magic and caught between the desires of powerful men, navigates tumultuous relationships marked by love and rivalry. This intricate web of storytelling, combined with rich characterizations, sets the stage for an exploration of Ireland's literary heritage, inviting readers to engage with its magical past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Tales -- Ireland Epic literature, Irish -- Translations into English Mythology, Celtic -- Ireland Heroes -- Ireland -- Legends PB Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - British Browsing: Literature 688713 688622 2024-10-03T06:12:56.797580 2023-10-03T06:10:50.970393 text/html text/html 688706 688615 2024-10-03T06:12:57.189561 2023-10-03T06:10:51.266405 text/html text/html 344960 2024-10-03T06:13:15.239463 application/epub+zip 352202 2024-10-03T06:13:03.700573 application/epub+zip 308851 2024-10-03T06:13:01.087542 application/epub+zip 729507 2024-10-03T06:13:21.579430 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 671632 2024-10-03T06:13:12.166533 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 625296 2022-09-03T08:23:48.420287 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 594918 594878 2024-10-03T06:12:56.015567 2023-10-03T06:10:50.362387 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 589729 2020-12-29T01:44:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 222626 2020-12-29T01:44:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20121 2024-10-03T06:13:21.733438 application/rdf+xml 25757 2024-10-03T06:13:01.680554 image/jpeg 4775 2024-10-03T06:13:01.386567 image/jpeg 338309 2024-10-03T06:12:57.245616 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog