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Informationen zum Autor Translated with an Introduction and Notes by Jeffrey Gantz Klappentext First written down in the eighth century AD, these early Irish stories depict a far older world-part myth, part legend and part history. Rich with magic and achingly beautiful, they speak of a land of heroic battles, intense love and warrior ideals, in which the otherworld is explored and men mingle freely with the gods. From the vivid adventures of the great Celtic hero Cu Chulaind, to the stunning "Exile of the Sons of Uisliu"-a tale of treachery, honour and romance-these are masterpieces of passion and vitality, and form the foundation for the Irish literary tradition: a mythic legacy that was a powerful influence on the work of Yeats, Synge and Joyce. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Zusammenfassung First written down in the eighth century AD, these early Irish stories depict a far older world - part myth, part legend and part history. Rich with magic and achingly beautiful, they speak of a land of heroic battles, intense love and warrior ideals, in which the otherworld is explored and men mingle freely with the gods. Inhaltsverzeichnis Early Irish Myths and SagasIntroduction: Early Irish Myths and Sagas The Celts The Irish Irish Storytelling The Irish Manuscripts The Irish Material This Translation Bibliography A Note on the Pronunciation of Irish Words and Names A Note on Irish Geography Map: Early Ireland Early Irish Myths and Sagas The Wooing of Étaín The Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel The Dream of Óengus The Cattle Raid of Fróech The Labour Pains of the Ulaid and the Twins of Macha The Birth of Cú Chulaind The Boyhood Deeds of Cú Chulaind The Death of Aife's Only Son The Wasting Sickness of Cú Chulaind and the Only Jealousy of Emer The Tale of Macc Da Thó's Pig The Intoxication of the Ulaid Bricriu's Feast The Exile of the Sons of Uisliu Notes Index ...
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Jeffrey Gantz received a doctorial degree in Celtic Languages and Literatures from Harvard University. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he works as a newspaper editor and journalist. He has also translated The Mabinogion for Penguin Classics.
Jeffrey Gantz received a doctorial degree in Celtic Languages and Literatures from Harvard University. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he works as a newspaper editor and journalist. He has also translated The Mabinogion for Penguin Classics.
Zusammenfassung
First written down in the eighth century AD, these early Irish stories depict a far older world - part myth, part legend and part history. Rich with magic and achingly beautiful, they speak of a land of heroic battles, intense love and warrior ideals, in which the otherworld is explored and men mingle freely with the gods. From the vivid adventures of the great Celtic hero Cu Chulaind, to the stunning 'Exile of the Sons of Uisliu' - a tale of treachery, honour and romance - these are masterpieces of passion and vitality, and form the foundation for the Irish literary tradition: a mythic legacy that was a powerful influence on the work of Yeats, Synge and Joyce.
