Early Irish Myths and Sagas (Penguin Classics)

This book contains a good selection of stories, focusing on the Ulster Cycle (the cycle centering on the exploits of Cu Chulainn), though the first story is from the Mythological Cycle. Great care was given to the selection of stories, and the translations are very vivid. Very often times, the general devices are captured, as is shown in the tale of the Destruction of Da Derga's Hostal (question, answer beginning with "that is not hard" or occasionally "that is hard"). Many renditions do not include this sort of narrative device, and its inclusion here is appreciated.Commentary is minimal which is appropriate for a work like this.The book contains a great deal of source material for mythological studies generally. While it certainly should not be the only book on the subject, it should be in every serious student's library.Highly recommended.

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This book was fairly priced. I will say the same thing as in other reviews. Even though it was for a class this book was really interesting. I would recommend to anybody who is interested in myths.

Excellent knowledge, well written. If youre interested in the history of the UK, this is a worthy addition to anyones library. Clear concise writing without the unnecessary awkwardness of academic writing.

This book contains the following tales:The Wooing of EtainThe Destruction of Da Derga's HostelThe Dream of OengusThe Cattle Raid of FroechThe Labour Pains of the Ulaid and the Twins of MachaThe Birth of Cu ChulaindThe Boyhood Deeds of Cu ChulaindThe Death of Aoife's Only SonThe Wasting Sickness of Cu Chulaind and the Only Jealousy of EmerThe Tale of Macc Da Tho's PigThe Intoxication of the UlaidBricriu's FeastThe Exile of the Sons of Uisliu

I love mythology and picked this up because I knew relatively nothing about Irish mythology. I don't exactly feel proficient after reading this but I do feel like I got a good overview.

My son in law of Irish descent, loved this book. Arrived on time and in perfect condition!

Well researched and well written.

well researched, accurate as possible, and a good read.

very well written account of Irish myths and legends beginning with a description of the Celtic context and Irish culture. One of the most clear books I've read on the subject.

Schön zu lesen, tolle Sagen!

Ho usato questo libro come fonte di informazioni per la mia tesi triennale riguardo il turismo irlandese, nella parte in cui introducevo la storia delle invasioni e delle tradizioni mitologiche, soprattutto dei Thuata. Molto interessante la parte introduttiva che spiega moltissime cose degli antichi celti irlandesi e soprattutto la parte mitologica, che racconta le storie delle gesta eroiche e delle divinità celtiche accuratamente riportate dall'antropologo jeffrey Gantz.

good book, good quality, well laid out, it came on time, it came in a well packed, dry box. safe n secure!! grand choice! anyone interested in this kind of stuff will enjoy.