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The Story Of Early Gaelic Literature

The Story Of Early Gaelic Literature

Hyde, Douglas

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Historical FiguresLiterary CriticismFrench History

ISBN10: 1162937661
ISBN13: 9781162937663
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story Of Early Gaelic Literature by Douglas Hyde is a comprehensive guide to the rich literary tradition of the Gaelic-speaking peoples of Ireland and Scotland. The book covers the period from the earliest known writings in the Irish language, dating from the 6th century, up to the 17th century. The author, Douglas Hyde, was a prominent Irish scholar and one of the founders of the Gaelic League, an organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Irish language and culture. In this book, he draws on his extensive knowledge of Gaelic literature to provide a detailed overview of the major genres and themes of early Gaelic writing.The book begins with an introduction to the Gaelic language and its historical context, including the influence of Christianity and the arrival of the Vikings. It then moves on to explore the various forms of literature that emerged during this period, including heroic tales, religious texts, poetry, and historical chronicles.Hyde also discusses the role of the bardic tradition in Gaelic society, the importance of storytelling and oral tradition, and the impact of the Norman invasion on Gaelic literature. Throughout the book, he provides examples of key texts and authors, and offers insights into the social, cultural, and political contexts in which they were created.Overall, The Story Of Early Gaelic Literature is a fascinating and informative exploration of a rich and complex literary tradition. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in Gaelic culture, history, and literature, and a valuable contribution to the study of world literature in general.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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