The author of this book seeks to present "the imaginative literature of Ireland in a coherent order, choosing only the best that has survived...' In addition to two indexes (Titles and First Lines), the book contains eight chapters: 1, The Ulster Cycle; 2. The Fenian Cycle; 3, The Mythological Cycle; 4, The Historical Cycles; 5, The Adventures; 6, The Voyages; 7, The Visions; 8, Irish Poetry.

Early Irish Literature

Literature & Fiction

Dillon, Mýles

British & Irish

University of Chicago

There Was a King in Ireland : Five Tales from Oral Tradition

University of Texas Press

In their masterly survey of the history and culture of the Celtic peoples, Dillon and Chadwick cover the whole period from the Celts' pre-historic origins to the Norman invasion of Britain. Though few really understand Celtic art, the authors demonstrate the peculiar genius of the Celts in their religion, literature, and visual arts.

The Celtic Realms (History of Civilisation)

History

Europe

Weidenfeld&Nicolson

The Celtic Realms: History of Civilisation

Chadwick, Nora K.

Cardinal

Teach Yourself Irish

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

Random House Reference &

The cycles of the kings

Norwood Editions

This is a re-typeset copy of the original (1961) book, revised with reference to the 1987 edition, with corrections to any errors I have found, and modification to any formatting I found confusing. Page numbering, line formatting, and font have been othe

Teach Yourself Irish (1961) (Irish Edition)

Education & Teaching

Ó Cróinín, Donncha

Schools & Teaching

lulu.com

In their masterly survey of the history and culture of the Celtic peoples, Dillon and Chadwick cover the whole period from the Celts' pre-historic origins to the Norman invasion of Britain. Though few really understand Celtic art, the authors demonstrate the peculiar genius of the Celts in their religion, literature, and visual arts.

The Celtic Realms

Chadwick, Nora

Ancient Civilizations

Orion Publishing Group

'An incandescent vision, a wildness of imagination, sensiblity to sound and colour and form ... human passion, love, sorrow and anger.' Thus Myles Dillon describes the enduring qualities of the literature of early Ireland. In Early Irish Literature, he summarizes the historical, mythological and poetic legacy of ancient and medieval Ireland, spanning more than a millennium, selecting the most important tales and poems of early Ireland and rendering them in a vibrant English translation. This book is a valuable introduction to this area for student an general reader alike.

Early Irish Literature (Celtic Studies)

Four Courts Pr Ltd

The Cycles of the Kings (Celtic Studies)

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

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