Beside The Fire: A Collection Of Irish Gaelic Folk Stories (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162949161)

Beside The Fire: A Collection Of Irish Gaelic Folk Stories is a book written by Douglas Hyde, a renowned scholar of Irish folklore and the first President of Ireland. The book is a collection of traditional Irish folk tales, originally written in the Irish language, and translated into English by Hyde himself. The stories are divided into different categories such as ""Fairy and Folk Tales"", ""Heroic and Romantic Tales"", and ""Historical and Miscellaneous Tales"". The book includes some of the most famous Irish folk tales such as ""The Children of Lir"", ""The Hag of the Dribble"", and ""The King of Ireland's Son"". These stories are not only entertaining but also provide a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Ireland. Hyde's translations are faithful to the original texts and he includes footnotes to explain certain customs, beliefs, and words that may be unfamiliar to modern readers. The book also includes an introduction by Hyde, where he discusses the importance of preserving Irish folklore and the challenges he faced in translating the stories. Overall, Beside The Fire: A Collection Of Irish Gaelic Folk Stories is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish folklore, mythology, and culture. The book provides an enchanting glimpse into the world of ancient Ireland and the stories that have been passed down through generations of Irish people.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.

Author: Douglas Hyde
ISBN-10: 1162949163
ISBN-13: 9781162949161
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d