Author: Eleanor Hull
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish literature
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
A Text Book of Irish Literature
Author: Eleanor Hull
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish literature
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish literature
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
An Introduction to Early Irish Literature
Author: Muireann Ní Bhrolcháin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish literature
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
This book discusses the rich written heritage of the Old and Middle Irish period, 600-1200, and is suitable for students of medieval Ireland as well as the general reader who wants to learn about the stories, poetry and themes of early Irish literature. Early chapters deal with the poets, druids, monks, the beginnings of writing, manuscripts as well as an introduction to each of the saga cycles. These sagas contain the stories of heroes such as Cu Chulainn and Finn mac Cumaill as well as kings, such as Cormac mac Airt. Further chapters focus on the poets and their poetry, the heroes visiting the Otherworld, the births and deaths of famous heroes as well as stories about kings, kingship and sovereignty goddesses. Included also is a bibliography and a comprehensive index including personal and place names.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish literature
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
This book discusses the rich written heritage of the Old and Middle Irish period, 600-1200, and is suitable for students of medieval Ireland as well as the general reader who wants to learn about the stories, poetry and themes of early Irish literature. Early chapters deal with the poets, druids, monks, the beginnings of writing, manuscripts as well as an introduction to each of the saga cycles. These sagas contain the stories of heroes such as Cu Chulainn and Finn mac Cumaill as well as kings, such as Cormac mac Airt. Further chapters focus on the poets and their poetry, the heroes visiting the Otherworld, the births and deaths of famous heroes as well as stories about kings, kingship and sovereignty goddesses. Included also is a bibliography and a comprehensive index including personal and place names.
The Language of Irish Literature
Author: Loreto Todd
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1349199893
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
The Language of Irish Literature is the first book on the market to discuss Irish Literature in terms of the history of, and the linguistic contacts in, the island. It provides a description of the development of the varieties of English in Ireland, concentrating on the input from Irish Gaelic and Scots as well as English. It examines the history of English in Ireland; the nature of Irish and of Irish Englishes; oral traditions: songs and stories; and the three main literary genres: drama, poetry and prose.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1349199893
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
The Language of Irish Literature is the first book on the market to discuss Irish Literature in terms of the history of, and the linguistic contacts in, the island. It provides a description of the development of the varieties of English in Ireland, concentrating on the input from Irish Gaelic and Scots as well as English. It examines the history of English in Ireland; the nature of Irish and of Irish Englishes; oral traditions: songs and stories; and the three main literary genres: drama, poetry and prose.
A Text Book of Irish Literature
Author: Eleanor Hull
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish literature
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish literature
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Early Irish Literature
Author: Myles Dillon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Epic literature, Irish
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Epic literature, Irish
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A Text Book of Irish Literature
Author: Eleanor Hull
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Civilization, Celtic, in literature
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Civilization, Celtic, in literature
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The Cabinet of Irish Literature
Author: Charles Anderson Read
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
A Text Book of Irish Literature
Author: Eleanor Hull
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish literature
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish literature
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
A Textbook of Irish Literature
Beginner's Irish
Author: Gabriel Rosenstock
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
ISBN: 9780781810999
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : ga
Pages : 158
Book Description
This popular introduction to the Irish language is now accompanied by an audio CD. Irish, also known as Irish Gaelic or Gaelige, is spoken today by approximately one million people worldwide. It is also the basis of the Irish literary tradition, which is the oldest in Europe after Greek and Latin. This valuable guide, ideal for both individual and classroom use, teaches the basics of Irish grammar and vocabulary in 10 easy-to-follow lessons. The audio CD feature complements the dialogue and grammar sections of the lesson, aiding the reader in understanding the language as spoken.
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
ISBN: 9780781810999
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : ga
Pages : 158
Book Description
This popular introduction to the Irish language is now accompanied by an audio CD. Irish, also known as Irish Gaelic or Gaelige, is spoken today by approximately one million people worldwide. It is also the basis of the Irish literary tradition, which is the oldest in Europe after Greek and Latin. This valuable guide, ideal for both individual and classroom use, teaches the basics of Irish grammar and vocabulary in 10 easy-to-follow lessons. The audio CD feature complements the dialogue and grammar sections of the lesson, aiding the reader in understanding the language as spoken.