Bards of the Gael and Gall: Examples of the Poetic Literature of Erinn - Couverture souple

Sigerson, George

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1432500759 ISBN 13 : 9781432500757

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

Bards Of The Gael And Gall: Examples Of The Poetic Literature Of Erinn is a book written by George Sigerson that explores the rich tradition of Irish poetry. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the poetic literature of Ireland, from the earliest times to the present day. It includes examples of the work of both Gaelic and Anglo-Irish poets, and covers a wide range of genres and themes, including love, war, nature, and mythology.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different period or aspect of Irish poetry. The first section covers the ancient poetry of Ireland, including the work of the bards and druids. The second section explores the poetry of the early Christian period, including the work of Saint Patrick and other religious poets.The third section of the book looks at the poetry of the medieval period, including the work of the great bardic poets of the 12th and 13th centuries. The fourth section covers the poetry of the Renaissance and the early modern period, including the work of the Anglo-Irish poets of the 18th and 19th centuries.Throughout the book, Sigerson provides insightful commentary on the poets and their work, placing them in their historical and cultural context. He also includes translations of many of the poems, allowing readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the Irish language.Overall, Bards Of The Gael And Gall: Examples Of The Poetic Literature Of Erinn is an essential resource for anyone interested in Irish poetry and literature. It provides a fascinating insight into the rich and diverse tradition of Irish poetry, and showcases the talent and creativity of some of Ireland's greatest poets.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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Présentation de l'éditeur

Bards of the Gael and Gall - Examples of the Poetic Literature of Erinn is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1432500759
• ISBN 13: 9781432500757
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 452
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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