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Duanaire Finn; The Book of the lays of Fionn Part I

Duanaire Finn; The Book of the lays of Fionn Part I

Eoin MacNeill

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2020
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9789354183126

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Duanaire Finn: The Book of the Lays of Fionn - raw, stately, unforgettable.Ancient heroes stride into song.A landmark Irish mythology anthology, it gathers the lays and lyric sequences that surround Fionn mac Cumhaill, presenting Celtic epic poetry in forms shaped by oral performance and medieval manuscript tradition. Eoin MacNeill’s editorial eye gives readers a clear path through medieval Irish literature, aligning variants and preserving formal cadence so that the Fenian Cycle legends read with both clarity and charge. These heroic tales of Ireland are concise, often stark, full of humour, raiding, loyalty and wonder; their roots in traditional Gaelic folklore make them immediate and strange at once. For those drawn to the drama of ancient Irish legends, the book offers narrative momentum and mythic depth; for poetry lovers it supplies lean, memorable lines. It serves equally well as a readable introduction and as a precise Celtic studies companion.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.Anchored in the cultural textures of early medieval Ireland, Duanaire Finn is an essential mythology reference collection and a primary touchstone for scholars of Irish myth tracing oral origins and literary transmission. Casual readers may savour vivid episodes and striking character sketches, while classic-literature collectors will value its cultural resonance and place within studies of medieval Irish literature and Celtic epic poetry. The edition reconnects present-day audiences with the firelit world behind the tales of Fionn Mac Cumhaill, offering both immediate delight and long-term scholarly worth. It serves as an accessible gateway to the wider corpus of early medieval Ireland and as a compact, indispensable resource for libraries, classrooms and personal shelves. Teachers, students and lovers of traditional Gaelic folklore will find material here that rewards re-reading and close attention.

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