Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 136 Leahy, Arthur Herbert 1857 1928 Leahy, A. H. (Arthur Herbert) Heroic Romances of Ireland, Translated into English Prose and Verse — Complete The courtship of Etain -- Mac Datho's boar -- The sick-bed of Cuchulain -- The exile of the sons of Usnach -- The combat at the ford -- Special note on the Combat at the ford -- The preludes to the raid of Cualgne: Tain bo Fraich -- The raid for Dartaid's cattle -- The raid for the cattle of Regamon -- The driving of the cattle of Flidais -- The apparition of the Great Queen to Cuchulain -- Appendix: Irish text and literal translation of part of The courtship of Etain. This eBook was produced by John B. Hare and Carrie Lorenz "HEROIC ROMANCES OF IRELAND" by A. H. Leahy is a collection of ancient Irish tales translated into English prose and verse. Likely compiled in the late 19th century, this work serves to introduce readers to the rich tapestry of Celtic mythology and lore, focusing on themes of love, loyalty, and the supernatural. Central to these tales are figures like Cuchulain and Etain, whose stories reveal the complexities of heroism and the human condition against a backdrop of mythical Ireland. The opening of this volume presents an extensive preface which highlights the historical significance of Irish literature and its connections to both ancient and modern narratives. The text delves into the origins of these stories, their influences, and how they reflect the cultures from which they emerged. It introduces the first tale, "The Courtship of Etain," wherein the enchanting Etain, transformed by magic and caught between the desires of powerful men, navigates tumultuous relationships marked by love and rivalry. This intricate web of storytelling, combined with rich characterizations, sets the stage for an exploration of Ireland's literary heritage, inviting readers to engage with its magical past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Tales -- Ireland Epic literature, Irish -- Translations into English Mythology, Celtic -- Ireland Heroes -- Ireland -- Legends PB Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 688885 2025-07-03T05:05:13.042062 text/html 688706 2025-01-09T20:14:15.141172 text/html 345039 2025-07-03T05:05:28.257043 application/epub+zip 352191 2025-07-03T05:05:18.483052 application/epub+zip 308840 2025-07-03T05:05:16.269045 application/epub+zip 729482 2025-07-03T05:05:33.884035 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 671632 2025-07-03T05:05:25.562039 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 625296 2022-09-03T08:23:48.420287 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 594918 2025-07-03T05:05:12.364108 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 589729 2020-12-29T01:44:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18562 2025-07-03T05:05:34.129972 application/rdf+xml 25757 2025-07-03T05:05:16.766205 image/jpeg 4775 2025-07-03T05:05:16.515085 image/jpeg 222626 2020-12-29T01:44:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 338377 2025-07-03T05:05:13.091081 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog