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Beside the Fire: A Collection of Irish Gaelic Folk Stories
"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.
The 15 tales reflect the roots and beliefs that originated Irish culture.
184 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1973
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Douglas Hyde
152 books7 followersDouglas Hyde was an author and Irish language scholar who served as the first president of Ireland from 1938 to 1945.
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April 3, 2016
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.
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.
Displaying 1 of 1 review