Irish Poetry: An Essay In Irish With Translation In English And A Vocabulary (1902) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166958114)

Irish Poetry: An Essay In Irish With Translation In English And A Vocabulary (1902) by Douglas Hyde is a book that explores the poetry of Ireland. The book is written in both Irish and English, with the Irish text followed by an English translation. In addition, the book includes a vocabulary section to help readers understand the meaning of the Irish words used in the text.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is an essay that provides an overview of Irish poetry and its history. The essay discusses the different forms of Irish poetry, including the sean-n������s (old style) and the aisling (vision) poems. The essay also explores the themes and motifs that are common in Irish poetry, such as love, nature, and the supernatural.The second part of the book is a collection of Irish poems, with each poem presented in both Irish and English. The poems range in subject matter, from love songs to laments for lost loved ones. The poems are accompanied by a vocabulary section that provides translations for the Irish words used in the text.Overall, Irish Poetry: An Essay In Irish With Translation In English And A Vocabulary (1902) is a comprehensive exploration of Irish poetry that is accessible to both Irish and English speakers. The book provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Ireland.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: 1166958116
ISBN-13: 9781166958114
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 158
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d