The Colloquy With The Ancients

by Standish H. O'Grady

The Colloquy With The Ancients is a book written by Standish Hayes O'Grady. It is a collection of Irish myths and legends that have been passed down through generations. The book is divided into three parts, each of which contains a number of tales. The first part contains stories of the Tuatha De Danann, a mythical race of people who are said to have inhabited Ireland before the arrival of the Celts. The second part contains stories of the Fianna, a group of warriors who were renowned for their bravery and skill in battle. The third part contains stories of the High Kings of Ireland, who ruled the country in ancient times. The book is written in a style that is both poetic and engaging, and it is clear that O'Grady has a deep love and respect for the stories he is telling. He has also taken great care to ensure that the stories are presented in a way that is accessible to modern readers, without losing any of their original beauty or power. Overall, The Colloquy With The Ancients is a fascinating and enchanting book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in Irish mythology and folklore. It is a timeless classic that deserves to be read and enjoyed by generations to come.There they were until the morrow's morning came, when Patrick robed himself and emerged upon the green; together with his three score priests, three score psalmodists, and holy bishops three score as well, that with him disseminated faith and piety throughout Ireland. Patrick's two guardian angels came to him Aibellan and Solusbrethach, of whom he enquired whether in God's sight it were convenient for him to be listening to stories of the Fianna.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.

168 pages, Paperback

Published June 17, 2004

About the author

Do not confuse with cousin Standish James O'Grady.

Standish Hayes O'Grady was an Irish antiquarian. The son of Hayes O'Grady, admiral. He was a cousin of the writer Standish James O'Grady, with whom he is sometimes confused. As a child, he learnt Irish from the native speakers of his locality. He was educated at Rugby School and Trinity College Dublin.

Although qualified as a civil engineer, he is best remembered for Silva Gadelica (two vols, 1892), a collection of tales from ancient Irish manuscripts. He was a friend of antiquaries John O'Donovan and Eugene O'Curry. In 1853 he became a founding member of the Ossianic Society. He would later become its president in 1855. In 1857 he moved to the United States of America where he remained for 30 years. In 1901 he contributed an essay on Anglo-Irish Aristocracy to a collection entitled Ideals in Ireland edited by Lady Augusta Gregory.

He died in England in 1915. His Catalogue of the Irish Manuscripts in the British Museum was unfinished on his death and was completed by Robin Flower.