Download or read book The death of the children of Usnach The return of Claneboy The captive of Killeshin written by Sir Samuel Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Mythology of the British Islands written by Charles Squire and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Mythology of the British Islands' by Charles Squire, readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the rich tapestry of myths and legends that have shaped the cultural landscape of the British Isles. Squire delves into the ancient tales of gods, heroes, and folklore from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England, providing a comprehensive look at the literary heritage of the region. His writing style is both informative and engaging, making this book a valuable resource for those interested in British mythology and its influence on literature and culture. The inclusion of original texts and translations adds depth to Squire's analysis, offering readers a deeper understanding of the stories and their significance. Charles Squire's meticulous research and scholarly approach to the subject make 'The Mythology of the British Islands' a must-read for anyone interested in delving into the enchanting world of Celtic and British folklore.
Download or read book The Mythology of the British Islands written by Charles Squire and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cuchullin Saga in Irish Literature written by Eleanor Hull and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Celtic Myth and Legend written by Charles Squire and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This far-ranging look at the characters found in Celtic and British myth and poetry is a great resource for those interested in the gods and heroes of ancient Briton. With sections on King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, the Gaelic gods, and tales of the druids, this comprehensive study of Celtic myth and legend will delight scholars and the general reader alike. Drawing on the early writings of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, Charles Squire ensured his study was well-researched and correctly attributed. However, this is no dry tome of academic research; the reader will find tales both beautiful and moving here. The gods of Ireland are honoured in the animated telling of their stories and only give way to the enchantments of heroes such as Arthur Pendragon.
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Download or read book Synge Complete Plays written by John Millington Synge and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A re-issue of the collected plays by one of Ireland's most celebrated writers In The Shadow of the Glen an old man tests his wife's commitment by feigning death; Riders to the Sea is inspired by Synge's stay on the Aran Islands and shadows the death of a way of life as a mother sees her sons die before her eyes; The Tinker's Wedding is about a woman's desire for marriage to her tinker husband and is full of Synge's fascination for the tinker breed who had freed themselves from govenment and conventions while giving way to instincts of sexual promsicuity, fighting and drinking; The Well of Saints is set near a holy well known for its cures of blindness and epilepsy and centres on the figure of Martin Doul, who is blind and has two illusions - the first, that he and his wife Mary are a handsome couple and the second, that the visible world is full of wonder and delight; The Playboy of the Western World, in which a young man lies about the death of his father offended audiences when first produced in 1907 on account of its 'immodest' references to Irish womanhood and aroused a prolonged and bitter controversy, which lasted until the author's death in 1909; Deirdre of the Sorrows is Synge's last play, published posthumously and tells the story of a young and beautiful girl, destined to be the bride of an ageing king who elopes with a younger man and after the magical seven years returns only to bring with her the destruction of a city.
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