The Destruction Of Da Derga's Hostel (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162692562)

The Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel is a book written by Whitely Stokes. It is a retelling of an ancient Irish mythological tale, known as the T�����in B������ C������ailnge. The story follows the journey of the warrior Conaire M������r, who is destined to become the High King of Ireland. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and enemies, including the supernatural beings known as the Fomorians. The central event of the story is the destruction of Da Derga's Hostel, a famous inn that Conaire and his men visit during their travels. The hostel is attacked by a group of men led by Conaire's own foster-brothers, who are jealous of his power and success. The ensuing battle is bloody and brutal, and ultimately leads to Conaire's downfall. Stokes' retelling of this ancient myth is highly regarded for its poetic language and vivid imagery. He draws on his extensive knowledge of Irish folklore and language to bring the story to life, while also providing detailed notes and commentary for readers who may be unfamiliar with the cultural context. The Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish mythology and folklore.So in this wise Conaire fared forth; and on each of the four roads whereby men go to Tara there were three kings awaiting him, and they had raiment for him, since it had been foretold that he would come stark-naked. Then he was seen from the road on which his fosterers were, and they put royal raiment about him, and placed him in a chariot, and he bound his pledges.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: Whitely Stokes
ISBN-10: 1162692561
ISBN-13: 9781162692562
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 56
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.12d