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Bards of the Gael and Gall: Examples of the Poetic Literature of Erinn; Done Into English After the Metres and Modes of the Gael. 3d Ed. With Memorial
Hardcover
Poetry AnthologiesIrish History
ISBN13: 9781025291017
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 468
Weight: 1.82
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Bards of the Gael and Gall is a comprehensive and influential anthology of Irish poetic literature, meticulously translated into English by George Sigerson. This collection serves as a sweeping survey of the poetic traditions of Erinn, spanning from the mythological and heroic eras of the Gael to the later expressions of the Irish people. Sigerson's pioneering work is notable for his effort to preserve the intricate meters and stylistic modes of the original Gaelic verse, allowing the English reader to experience the rhythmic complexity and authentic structure of the ancient forms.
The volume includes a wide range of examples, including prehistoric chants, early Christian hymns, and the lyric poetry of the Middle Ages. This edition is enhanced by a memorial preface from the scholar and statesman Douglas Hyde, which adds significant historical and literary context to the collection. Bards of the Gael and Gall remains an essential resource for those interested in Celtic studies, comparative literature, and the preservation of Ireland's rich oral and written traditions. It stands as a testament to the enduring power and artistic sophistication of the Irish bardic legacy.
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