Beside the Fire: A Collection of Irish Gaelic Folk Stories

by Douglas Hyde

"Beside the Fire" is one of the most important collections of Irish Gaelic Folk Stories and was presented by Douglas Hyde in 1910.
The 15 tales reflect the roots and beliefs that originated Irish culture.

Genres: Mythology, Irish Literature, Ireland, History

184 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1973

About the author

Douglas Hyde was an author and Irish language scholar who served as the first president of Ireland from 1938 to 1945.

Reviews

[Royce Ratterman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A rich collection of tales that exemplify Irish folklore in an enjoyable read, including riddles at the end of the book. Don't expect an 'Aesop's' collection, however.
I found the Notes at each story's end very insightful.
Some tales were more to my liking than others and, therefore, had a better 'taste' for my literary palate.
Overall, a good book for the researcher and enthusiast.
I found this book's contents helpful and inspiring - number rating relates to the book's contribution to my needs.
A good work to practice your speed-reading techniques, if applicable.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the stories and the way there were collected in this book. One can see the detail and love gone into the book. However, I prefer the classic fairytale stories and thus liked the last book about them better. Many of the stories told here happened to occur near Galway, which made me incredibly happy.