The high deeds of Finn, and other bardic romances of ancient Ireland by Rolleston
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"The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland" by T. W. Rolleston is a collection of ancient Irish tales written in the early 20th century. The book explores the legendary exploits of Finn Mac Cumhal and the Fianna, weaving together various romantic, mythological, and heroic narratives from Irish lore aiming to present them with poetic imagination while staying true to their origins. Through these retellings, the book celebrates
the culture and history of ancient Ireland. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the rich tapestry of ancient Irish storytelling, beginning with the tragic story of "The Children of Lir." It narrates the tale of Lir, whose children are transformed into swans due to the jealousy of their stepmother, Aoife. The story unveils the themes of love, betrayal, and the enduring nature of familial bonds, as Lir's children, despite their transformation, retain their human voice and spirit. The enchantment placed upon them spans centuries, highlighting the intertwining of myth and reality in Irish folklore, and setting the stage for a series of captivating adventures that reflect the heart and soul of ancient Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William), 1857-1920 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Brooke, Stopford A. (Stopford Augustus), 1832-1916 |
| Illustrator | Reid, Stephen, 1873-1948 |
| Title | The high deeds of Finn, and other bardic romances of ancient Ireland |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Bethanne M. Simms-Troester, and the Project Gutenbert Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PB: Language and Literatures: General works |
| Subject | Tales -- Ireland |
| Subject | Epic literature, Irish -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Bards and bardism |
| Subject | Mythology, Celtic -- Ireland |
| Subject | Finn MacCumhaill, active 3rd century -- Legends |
| Subject | Cormac Mac Airt, King of Ireland, active 227-260 -- Legends |
| Subject | Heroes -- Ireland -- Legends |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14749 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14749-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2005 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1214 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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