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 Project Gutenberg 2019-11-25 Public domain in the USA. 309 Hyde, Douglas 1860 1949 Nutt, Alfred Trübner 1856 1910 Nutt, Alfred Trubner Beside the Fire: A collection of Irish Gaelic folk stories Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Beside the Fire: A collection of Irish Gaelic folk stories" by Douglas Hyde is a collection of traditional folk tales written in the early 20th century. This work aims to preserve the rich oral storytelling traditions of Ireland, as it compiles and translates tales that highlight the culture, beliefs, and values of the Irish people. The collection serves not only as entertainment but also as a significant cultural document, paying homage to the storytellers of the past. The opening of "Beside the Fire" introduces the dedication and the purpose behind the collection, highlighting the efforts made by those who sought to preserve Irish folklore amidst a backdrop of cultural decline. The author reflects on the obscurity of many stories and the precarious situation of the Irish language, which has faced numerous challenges. Hyde expresses a determination to gather and present these folk stories in their original idioms and contexts, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in storytelling. As the book progresses, it promises engaging tales featuring themes of heroism, magic, and moral lessons, reflective of a time when these tales were integral to community life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en ga Tales -- Ireland Celts -- Ireland -- Folklore GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 558782 2025-06-24T08:16:04.885818 text/html 536738 2024-10-17T14:53:03 text/html 246769 2025-06-24T08:16:13.014796 application/epub+zip 250568 2025-06-24T08:16:06.250805 application/epub+zip 245272 2025-06-24T08:16:05.553837 application/epub+zip 419731 2025-06-24T08:16:18.019752 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362791 2025-06-24T08:16:12.153800 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358216 2022-09-27T13:15:41.038316 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 484487 2025-06-24T08:16:03.805819 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 464436 2024-10-17T14:53:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17641 2025-06-24T08:16:18.182778 application/rdf+xml 13990 2025-06-24T08:16:05.665837 image/jpeg 2365 2025-06-24T08:16:05.609806 image/jpeg 223438 2025-06-24T08:16:04.939868 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia