The Cattle Raid Of Cualnge, Tain Bo Cuailnge: An Old Irish Prose Epic (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163509401)

The Cattle Raid of Cualnge, also known as Tain Bo Cuailnge, is an old Irish prose epic that has been translated and edited by L. Winifred Faraday. This epic tells the story of a cattle raid that takes place in Ireland, where Queen Medb of Connacht leads an army to steal the prized bull of Ulster. The story is full of heroic battles, magical creatures, and complex characters, including the hero Cuchulainn who defends his homeland against the invading army. This edition of the epic includes a detailed introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the story, as well as notes and a glossary to help readers understand the language and references used in the text. Overall, The Cattle Raid of Cualnge is a fascinating and important piece of Irish literature that offers insight into the myths and legends of ancient 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: L. Winifred Faraday
ISBN-10: 116350940X
ISBN-13: 9781163509401
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 164
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d