West Irish Folk-Tales and Romances by William Larminie
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| Translator | Larminie, William, -1900 |
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| LoC No. | 02028167 |
| Title | West Irish Folk-Tales and Romances |
| Note | Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Contents | The gloss gavlen -- Morraha -- The ghost and his wives -- The story of Bioultach -- King Mananaun -- The champion of the red belt -- Jack -- The servant of poverty -- Simon and Margaret -- The son of the King of Prussia -- Beauty of the world -- Grig -- The little girl who got the better of the gentleman -- Gilla of the enchantments -- The woman who went to hell -- The king who had twelve sons -- The red pony -- The nine-legged steed -- The phonetic text -- Specimens of the tales in (phonetic) Irish. |
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| Summary | "West Irish Folk-Tales and Romances" by William Larminie is a collection of traditional Irish stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology captures the rich folklore of West Ireland through various tales that include elements of magic, adventure, and local mythology, reflecting the cultural heritage and oral storytelling traditions of the region. The opening of the collection introduces a framework for understanding the significance of the tales in relation to Gaelic culture, emphasizing the interplay between different regions of Ireland and the diverse narratives that arise from them. Larminie discusses how certain tales have been collected over time and the variations that exist between different storytellers, establishing a context for the stories that follow. Through the characters and narratives—such as the journey of the Gobaun Seer and the adventures of Morraha—readers are drawn into a world of enchantment where the natural and supernatural blend seamlessly, hinting at broader themes of familial bonds, heroism, and the complexities of tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Tales -- Ireland |
| Subject | Folklore -- Ireland |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57858 |
| Release Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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