Legends of Saints & Sinners. Collected and Translated from the Irish by Hyde et al.
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"Legends of Saints & Sinners," collected and translated from the Irish by Douglas Hyde, is a collection of folk tales and legends written in the late 19th century. The book offers a glimpse into Irish Christian folk-lore, focusing on stories that intertwine the lives of saints and sinners and reflect the cultural heritage of Ireland. The tales aim to present a narrative that has been shaped by Christian themes while retaining elements
of ancient Irish beliefs. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to the premise behind these cherished legends, with a particular focus on the stories that blend Christian teachings with traditional Irish folklore. It begins with an introduction by Hyde, who explains the significance of these tales and their role in preserving Irish culture. Following the introduction, the first legend, "St. Patrick and Crom Dubh," recounts the dark and violent legend of Crom Dubh, an evil chieftain whose oppressive rule is challenged by St. Patrick. This tale sets the tone for the collection, combining themes of good versus evil while establishing the complexities of Irish identity through mythological narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Compiler | Hyde, Douglas, 1860-1949 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Nisbet, Noel L. (Noel Laura), 1887-1956 |
| Title | Legends of Saints & Sinners. Collected and Translated from the Irish |
| Alternate Title | Legends of Saints and Sinners. Collected and Translated from the Irish |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Bethanne M. Simms, Les Galloway, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PB: Language and Literatures: General works |
| Subject | Tales -- Ireland |
| Subject | Folklore -- Ireland |
| Subject | Legends -- Ireland |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45910 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45910-3 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 522 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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