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Deirdre: First American Edition Hardcover
Paperback
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025590677
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Deirdre is a masterful prose retelling of one of the most poignant and enduring legends of Irish mythology. Written by James Stephens, this work breathes new life into the ancient story from the Ulster Cycle, capturing the tragic beauty and inevitable fate of its titular heroine. The narrative follows Deirdre, a woman whose extraordinary beauty is prophesied from birth to bring ruin and bloodshed to the kingdom of Ulster. Raised in strict isolation to eventually become the bride of the aging King Conchobar, Deirdre's destiny takes a defiant turn when she falls in love with the young warrior Naoise.
Their flight to Scotland and the subsequent betrayal they face upon their return form the core of this epic tale of love, honor, and sorrow. Stephens combines a lyrical, rhythmic prose style with deep psychological insight, transforming a traditional folk tale into a compelling literary exploration of human emotion and cosmic irony. As a cornerstone of the Irish Literary Revival, Deirdre remains a vital entry in the canon of Celtic lore, offering readers a timeless journey into the heart of Ireland's legendary past and the universal struggle against predetermined fate.
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