Visions And Beliefs In The West Of Ireland (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163470138)

Visions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland is a book written by Lady Augusta Gregory, an Irish dramatist, folklorist, and theatre manager. The book is a collection of stories, legends, and beliefs that were prevalent in the West of Ireland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Irish folklore. The first section deals with the fairies and their role in Irish mythology. The second section explores the beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife, while the third section discusses the customs and superstitions associated with marriage and childbirth. Lady Gregory's writing style is simple and straightforward, and she presents the stories and beliefs in a matter-of-fact manner. She does not attempt to analyze or interpret the folklore, but rather presents it as it was told to her by the people of the West of Ireland. Visions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland is an important work of Irish folklore and has been studied by scholars and enthusiasts for over a century. It provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and traditions of a bygone era and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish mythology and folklore.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: Lady Gregory
ISBN-10: 1163470139
ISBN-13: 9781163470138
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 346
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d