Duanaire Finn
| Author | : Eoin Mac Neill |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 306 |
| Release | : 1908 |
| Genre | : Finn Mac Cumaill |
| ISBN | : |
Duanaire Finn
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Duanaire Finn
| Author | : Duanaire Finn |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 454 |
| Release | : 1933 |
| Genre | : Finn Mac Cumaill |
| ISBN | : |
An Irish Literature Reader
| Author | : Maureen O'Rourke Murphy |
| Publisher | : Syracuse University Press |
| Total Pages | : 588 |
| Release | : 2006-07-10 |
| Genre | : Literary Collections |
| ISBN | : 9780815630463 |
In a volume that has become a standard text in Irish studies and serves as a course-friendly alternative to the Field Day anthology, editors Maureen O’Rourke Murphy and James MacKillop survey thirteen centuries of Irish literature, including Old Irish epic and lyric poetry, Irish folksongs, and drama. For each author the editors provide a biographical sketch, a brief discussion of how his or her selections relate to a larger body of work, and a selected bibliography. In addition, this new volume includes a larger sampling of women writers.
A Companion to Irish Literature
| Author | : Julia M. Wright |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 2560 |
| Release | : 2011-07-08 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1444351699 |
Featuring new essays by international literary scholars, the two-volume Companion to Irish Literature encompasses the full breadth of Ireland's literary tradition from the Middle Ages to the present day. Covers an unprecedented historical range of Irish literature Arranged in two volumes covering Irish literature from the medieval period to 1900, and its development through the twentieth century to the present day Presents a re-visioning of twentieth-century Irish literature and a collection of the most up-to-date scholarship in the field as a whole Includes a substantial number of women writers from the eighteenth century to the present day Includes essays on leading contemporary authors, including Brian Friel, Seamus Heaney, Eavan Boland, Roddy Doyle, and Emma Donoghue Introduces readers to the wide range of current approaches to studying Irish literature
Christianities in the Early Modern Celtic World
| Author | : T. O' Hannrachain |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 305 |
| Release | : 2014-07-30 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1137306351 |
Ranging from devotional poetry to confessional history, across the span of competing religious traditions, this volume addresses the lived faith of diverse communities during the turmoil of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Together, they provide a textured understanding of the complexities in religious belief, practice and organization.
The Myths, Legends, and Lore of Ireland
| Author | : Amy Hackney Blackwell |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 298 |
| Release | : 2010-12-18 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1440509247 |
More than 20 million Americans claim some sort of Irish heritage. But how much do you really know about this amazing country? Forget about shamrocks, leprechauns, and all that blarney--this book is a concise and authoritative guide that dispels the myths and tells the true stories of the Irish. Highlights include: Who St. Patrick really was The story behind "Sunday Bloody Sunday" Scandals in the Irish church Coming to America and the real gangs of New York The spooky truth behind changelings, leprechauns, and fairies Complete with an Irish language primer and pronunciation guide, this book is an informative pot of gold for everyone who loves the Irish!
Why Do People Kiss the Blarney Stone?
| Author | : Ryan Hackney |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 217 |
| Release | : 2012-12-18 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 1440560064 |
Fáilte! Brew yourself a cuppa and settle in to discover...Why Do People Kiss the Blarney Stone? It's the closest you can feel to the Emerald Isle without boarding a plane! You'll tickle your noggin with spirited questions, including: How did a white bull start a war? What is Brian Boru's connection to Guinness? Why was 1847 known as Black '47? Where does peat come from? What's so special about the Book of Kells? This terrific little tome provides the answers to those questions and many more. With information on Irish history, mythology, and culture, you'll be able to go on and on about anything and everything about The Old Sod.
Mythology For Dummies
| Author | : Amy Hackney Blackwell |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 407 |
| Release | : 2023-07-20 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1394187939 |
Discover (or rediscover!) history’s greatest myths and legends From Grendel and Beowulf to Poseidon, Medusa, and Hercules, the gods, monsters, and heroes of mythology are endlessly weird and fascinating. And if you’re looking for a helpful companion to this wild collection of creatures, humans, and deities, you’ve found it! Mythology For Dummies delivers the straight goods on history’s most popular myths, helping you make sense of even the most complicated ancient stories. You’ll learn about the origins of your favorite myths, their cultural impact, and more. Discover: The coolest mythological characters, including intrepid Odysseus, the volatile gods of Mount Olympus, and Thor and Loki How ancient mythology intersects with our daily lives in pop culture, high culture, and everything in between Mythological destinations, like Atlantis, and famous sites from Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology An engrossing guide to some of the most enduring and interesting tales from throughout history, Mythology For Dummies serves up the inside scoop on almost every myth or legend you’d care to learn more about.
