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Myths and Folklore of Ireland
A heartwarming and revealing collection of secret myths and legends. 20 extremely rare translations from Gaelic-speaking peoples, gathered along the backroads of Ireland. A must for any fan of Irish history, culture and mythology. 352 pages.
Hardcover, 352 pages
Published
December 19th 1995
by Gramercy
(first published 1890)
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i've been reading a tale or two of this every night before going to sleep - they make very good bedtime stories!
these folk tales are a bit different from those from the continent (which i'm more used to). there's no obvious (to me) "moral" of the story. Fin, the big hero, seems to be fairly ineffectual when asked to use his brain or make a decision -- he's always trying to kill off servants that he likes and respects, because one of his men (obviously jealous of EVERYONE) wants him to. way to go...more
these folk tales are a bit different from those from the continent (which i'm more used to). there's no obvious (to me) "moral" of the story. Fin, the big hero, seems to be fairly ineffectual when asked to use his brain or make a decision -- he's always trying to kill off servants that he likes and respects, because one of his men (obviously jealous of EVERYONE) wants him to. way to go...more
This collection of Irish folk tales, as told by Jeremiah Curtin, will most likely be at least slightly enjoyable to anyone who is interested in the subject, and the author’s own explorative introduction does well to give substance to the collection and demonstrate that Curtin is a writer of merit who is concerned with his own understanding of the material.
That said, it is important for the reader to note that these are folk tales as “told” by Curtin rather than “retold” by Curtin, meaning he see...more
That said, it is important for the reader to note that these are folk tales as “told” by Curtin rather than “retold” by Curtin, meaning he see...more
Good fun for those researching thier Irish heritage.
I'm going to buy a copy today. These folktales have the earmarks of good, fun oral tradition: plots veer one way and another but all retain repeating elements, sometimes quests start out with one objective and end up with another, and sometimes things are just fun and weird.
This is an interesting collection of stories, and worth reading, but don't come to Jeremiah Curtin expecting an Irish cadence or tone to the stories. He is not a cultural insider, but a visitor to the island.
It is so fabulous to study the art of Celtic story by reading through the most popular myths and watching for tropes and common practices to inflect upon my own stories!
I HIGHLY recommend this resource.
I HIGHLY recommend this resource.
Great retelling of Irish folk stories, but order of the stories can get confusing because the timeline jumps around so much.
A wonderful Christmas gift from Niki. I can't wait to dig in!
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