Early Irish Myths and Sagas

Jeffrey Gantz, Jeffrey Gantz, Jeffrey Gantz

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Penguin
08 February 2000

A collection of powerful stories - part myth, part legend, part history

First written down in the eighth century AD, these early Irish stories depict a far older world - part myth, part legend and part history. Rich with magic and achingly beautiful, they speak of a land of heroic battles, intense love and warrior ideals, in which the otherworld is explored and men mingle freely with the gods. From the vivid adventures of the great Celtic hero Cu Chulaind, to the stunning 'Exile of the Sons of Uisliu' - a tale of treachery, honour and romance - these are masterpieces of passion and vitality, and form the foundation for the Irish literary tradition- a mythic legacy that was a powerful influence on the work of Yeats, Synge and Joyce.

Notes by: Jeffrey Gantz
Introduction by: Jeffrey Gantz
Translated by: Jeffrey Gantz
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 214g
ISBN: 9780140443974
ISBN 10: 0140443975
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 08 February 2000
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Early Irish Myths and SagasIntroduction: Early Irish Myths and Sagas The Celts The Irish Irish Storytelling The Irish Manuscripts The Irish Material This Translation Bibliography A Note on the Pronunciation of Irish Words and Names A Note on Irish Geography Map: Early Ireland Early Irish Myths and Sagas The Wooing of Étaín The Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel The Dream of Óengus The Cattle Raid of Fróech The Labour Pains of the Ulaid and the Twins of Macha The Birth of Cú Chulaind The Boyhood Deeds of Cú Chulaind The Death of Aife's Only Son The Wasting Sickness of Cú Chulaind and the Only Jealousy of Emer The Tale of Macc Da Thó's Pig The Intoxication of the Ulaid Bricriu's Feast The Exile of the Sons of Uisliu Notes Index

Jeffrey Gantz received a doctorial degree in Celtic Languages and Literatures from Harvard University. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he works as a newspaper editor and journalist. He has also translated The Mabinogion for Penguin Classics. Jeffrey Gantz received a doctorial degree in Celtic Languages and Literatures from Harvard University. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he works as a newspaper editor and journalist. He has also translated The Mabinogion for Penguin Classics.

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