Early Bardic Literature, Ireland. by Standish O'Grady
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"Early Bardic Literature, Ireland" by Standish O'Grady is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book explores the rich tapestry of early Irish literature, focusing on the traditional stories, hymns, and ballads that chronicle the lives and legacies of ancient kings and heroes in Ireland, such as Cuculain and others from the mound-raising period. O'Grady emphasizes the cultural significance of these narratives in preserving Ireland's history and identity through
its bardic traditions. The opening of the work delves into the historical context of Ireland's sepulchral monuments, which serve as a backdrop to the ancient tales. O'Grady discusses the nature of these historic sites and what they reveal about the lives of those buried within them, contrasting this with the vague histories of monuments found elsewhere in Europe. He highlights the unique preservation of Irish bardic literature and its close ties to Ireland's archaeological heritage, asserting that no sepulchral monument in Ireland is without a recorded history in its literature. By providing examples such as the tomb of Cuculain, O'Grady demonstrates how the ancient poets and storytellers effectively wove together history and narrative, reflecting a rich cultural legacy that contemporaries can still connect with. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | O'Grady, Standish, 1846-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | Early Bardic Literature, Ireland. |
| Credits | Produced by Ar dTeanga Fein, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PB: Language and Literatures: General works |
| Subject | Epic literature, Irish -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Tales -- Ireland -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Civilization, Celtic, in literature |
| Subject | Language and culture -- Ireland |
| Subject | Bards and bardism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8109 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Feb 6, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 482 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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