The Pursuit Of Diarmuid And Grainne, Part 2 (1881) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164907299)

""The Pursuit of Diarmuid and Grainne, Part 2"" is a novel written by Standish Hayes O'Grady and published in 1881. It is a continuation of the Irish mythological tale of Diarmuid and Grainne, which tells the story of a love triangle between the two titular characters and Fionn Mac Cumhaill, a legendary Irish warrior. In this second part of the story, Diarmuid and Grainne continue their flight from Fionn, who is determined to capture them and punish Diarmuid for his betrayal. The couple faces numerous obstacles and enemies along the way, including supernatural beings and rival warriors. Meanwhile, Fionn's pursuit becomes increasingly desperate and dangerous.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of Irish landscapes and its incorporation of traditional Irish folklore and mythology. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the conflict between duty and personal desire. Overall, ""The Pursuit of Diarmuid and Grainne, Part 2"" is a compelling and engaging retelling of a classic Irish legend.Published For The Society For The Preservation Of The Irish Language.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: Standish Hayes O'Grady
ISBN-10: 1164907298
ISBN-13: 9781164907299
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 302
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d