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A stunning new translation brings Ireland’s greatest epic tale alive for a new generation Dating from the eighth century, Táin Bó Cúailnge is the oldest Irish epic, a heroic mythic tale on par with Beowulf and The Aeneid . The sprawling, dramatic tale of the legendary warrior Cú... read more
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ONE NIGHT WHEN the royal bed had been prepared for Ailill' and Medb2 in Crúachan3 Fort in Connacht, they engaged in pillow-talk: 'It's true what they say, girl,' said Ailill.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Ciaran Carson (Translator) - Translated from the original Irish Gaelic. Actual author is a matter of debate.
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 398.2209415
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