The Coming of Cuculain by Standish O'Grady
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"The Coming of Cuculain" by Standish O'Grady is a narrative rooted in Irish mythology and heroic tales written during the late 19th century. The book centers around Cuculain, a legendary hero of the Ultonians, depicting his early life and the cultural backdrop of ancient Ireland. It explores themes of valor, sacrifice, and the heroic code, drawing deeply upon the Gaelic literary tradition. The beginning of the story sets the stage in the
great hall of Emain Macha, where the Red Branch Knights feast and boast of past glories. Concobar Mac Nessa, the young king, seeks counsel from the Ard-Druid about the future glory of the Ultonians, leading to a prophecy about a child destined for greatness—Cuculain himself. We meet key figures, including Fergus Mac Roy and the young warrior Setanta, who becomes Cuculain. As Setanta begins to assert himself, he faces off against the fierce hound of the smith Culain, leading to a pivotal moment that shapes his identity and future role as a protector of the Ultonians. The opening chapters richly illustrate the setting and the lore, creating an engaging entry point into the saga of Cuculain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | O'Grady, Standish, 1846-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Coming of Cuculain |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PB: Language and Literatures: General works |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Mythology, Celtic -- Ireland |
| Subject | Cuchulain (Legendary character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5092 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Nov 17, 2016 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 605 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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