Selections from Ancient Irish Poetry by Kuno Meyer
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"Selections from Ancient Irish Poetry" by Kuno Meyer is a collection of translations of early Irish poems written in the early 20th century. The work presents a variety of lyrical poetry that captures the essence of ancient Irish culture and spirituality, offering insights into myths, religious themes, and reflections on nature, love, and loss. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the rich and profound world of ancient Irish literature. It
begins with a discussion about the unique characteristics of Irish poetry compared to other European literatures and highlights how Ireland managed to preserve its vernacular poetry despite external influences. The first selections feature various mythological narratives and lyrical expressions, such as the enchanting "Isles of the Happy" and "The Sea-God's Address to Bran," which beckon the reader into a world where nature and the supernatural intertwine, while also echoing the themes of love and loss through poignant laments and hymns. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Translator | Meyer, Kuno, 1858-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | Selections from Ancient Irish Poetry |
| Credits |
Produced by Bethanne M. Simms, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PB: Language and Literatures: General works |
| Subject | Ireland -- Poetry |
| Subject | Irish poetry -- To 1100 -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32030 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32030-4 |
| Release Date | Apr 17, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1434 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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