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The Coming Of Cuculain

The Coming Of Cuculain

O'Grady, Standish

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Mystery & ThrillerHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419157132
ISBN13: 9781419157134
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.24 Width: 7.58 Depth: 9.18
Language: English
The Coming of Cuculain is a historical fiction novel written by Standish O'Grady. The book tells the story of Cuculain, a legendary hero from Irish mythology. The novel is set in ancient Ireland and follows Cuculain's journey from his childhood to his rise as a warrior and leader.The story begins with Cuculain's birth, which is foretold by a druid. Cuculain is raised by his mother and trained in the arts of war by his uncle. As he grows older, he becomes known for his bravery and skill in battle.Cuculain's reputation as a warrior attracts the attention of the king of Ulster, who invites him to join his army. Cuculain accepts the invitation and becomes one of the king's most trusted warriors.The novel also explores Cuculain's relationships with the women in his life, including his mother, his wife, and his lover. These relationships are complicated by Cuculain's duties as a warrior and his loyalty to the king.Throughout the book, Cuculain faces many challenges, including battles with rival tribes and conflicts within his own tribe. He also faces personal struggles as he tries to balance his duty to his people with his own desires and ambitions.Overall, The Coming of Cuculain is a gripping tale of adventure, love, and heroism set in ancient Ireland. O'Grady's vivid descriptions bring the world of Irish mythology to life, making this a must-read for fans of historical fiction and mythology.Thereat the blood forsook thy face, O Setanta, O peerless one, and thou stoodest like a still figure carved out of white marble, with the pallor of death in thy immortal face. But that other, indignant to see him stand as one both deaf and dumb, and mistaking his pallor for fear, raised his hurle and struck with all his might at the boy. Setanta sprang back avoiding the blow, and ere the other could recover himself, struck him back-handed over the right ear, whose knees were suddenly relaxed and the useless weapon shaken from his hands.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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