The Saltair Na Rann: A Collection Of Early Middle Irish Poems (1883) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165771479)

The Saltair Na Rann is a collection of early Middle Irish poems, originally published in 1883. The book is edited and translated by Whitley Stokes, a prominent scholar of Celtic languages and literature. The poems included in the collection date back to the 9th and 10th centuries and cover a wide range of topics, from religious hymns and prayers to heroic tales and love songs. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Irish literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of early medieval Ireland. Stokes' translation is faithful to the original text, and he provides extensive notes and commentary to help readers understand the context and meaning of each poem. The Saltair Na Rann is a fascinating glimpse into the rich and complex literary tradition of early Irish poetry.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: Whitley Stokes
ISBN-10: 1165771470
ISBN-13: 9781165771479
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 170
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.36d