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Transactions of the Ossianic society for the years 1856 (Volume IV)

Transactions of the Ossianic society for the years 1856 (Volume IV)

Editor John O'Dely

Paperback

Mythology & FolkloreGeneral World HistoryIrish History

ISBN10: 9353607892
ISBN13: 9789353607890
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 10 2019
Pages: 354
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.79 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Heroic voices from Ireland's mythic past, captured at the very moment a modern nation was finding its memory again. Edited by John O'dely, Transactions of the Ossianic Society for the years 1856 (Volume IV) gathers a landmark Irish mythology anthology of Gaelic texts and careful Ossianic poetry translations, presenting Fenian cycle legends and Gaelic heroic narratives side by side with scholarly notes and discussion. These old voices still burn. For readers drawn to Finn Mac Cool tales, ancient Irish sagas and the wider Celtic folklore collection, this classic Ossianic Society collection opens a rare window onto medieval Irish literature as it was first recovered and debated in nineteenth century Ireland. More than a sourcebook for Celtic studies scholars and Irish folklore researchers, Volume IV embodies a decisive moment in cultural self-discovery, when Irish scholars preserved oral and manuscript traditions that might otherwise have vanished. Its blend of original Gaelic, English exposition and early criticism makes it essential reading for anyone exploring the roots of Irish myth, from the classroom to the fireside. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. An evocative choice for curious general readers, and a cornerstone acquisition for serious students and collectors of Irish and Celtic heritage.

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