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Ирландски легенди, митове и суеверия
В "Ирландски легенди, митове и суеверия" лейди Уайлд описва емоционално, богато и вълнуващо една непозната за нас Ирландия - с нейните древни светилища, интригуващи култове и затрогвайщи вярвания. Ирландия на древни раси и родове, страна, преживяла големи възходи и падове, но най-вече, населена с хора с уникална сила и характер. Страница след страница пред нас се разкриват красивите келтски легенди, колоритни заклинания и суеверия, запомнящи се случаи от ирландския фолклор. С много любов и вдъхновение лейди Уайлд ни превежда през историята на децата на Ерин - от древната им родина на Изток, през борбите с множеството нашественици, та чак до Дъблин от 19 век, изграждайки един красноречив и обстоен портрет на ирландския дух и характер.
"Изследванията на митологичното наследство като метод за изучаване на човешката история са важен клон в етнологията... Ирландските легенди са особено важни, защото съдържат повече примитивни черти, отколкото преданията на останалите западни народи... Информацията за много от ирландските легенди, суеверия и древни обичаи, описани тук, е събрана от устни източници при разговори със самите селяни на ирландски или англо-ирландски, които са съхранили до голяма степен звученето на древния език. Тези разкази са записани от специалисти, владеещи и двата езика, с точните думи на разказвача, доколкото е било възможно. Затова примитивният стил е запазен до голяма степен, а легендите се характеризират с особено, неподправено звучене, идващо сякаш от самото сърце на народа."
Лейди Уайлд
"Изследванията на митологичното наследство като метод за изучаване на човешката история са важен клон в етнологията... Ирландските легенди са особено важни, защото съдържат повече примитивни черти, отколкото преданията на останалите западни народи... Информацията за много от ирландските легенди, суеверия и древни обичаи, описани тук, е събрана от устни източници при разговори със самите селяни на ирландски или англо-ирландски, които са съхранили до голяма степен звученето на древния език. Тези разкази са записани от специалисти, владеещи и двата езика, с точните думи на разказвача, доколкото е било възможно. Затова примитивният стил е запазен до голяма степен, а легендите се характеризират с особено, неподправено звучене, идващо сякаш от самото сърце на народа."
Лейди Уайлд
472 pages, Paperback
First published March 10, 2006
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About the author
Jane Francesca Wilde
104 books24 followersJane Francesca Agnes, Lady Wilde (born Jane Francesca Elgee in Dublin) was an Irish poet under the pen name "Speranza" and supporter of the nationalist movement; and had a special interest in Irish Fairy Tales, which she helped to gather. She married Sir William Wilde on 12 November 1851,
Mother of Oscar Wilde.
Mother of Oscar Wilde.
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November 4, 2008
Fabulous research book for those interested in fairies. Use this as a reference for creating fairies for my "Legends of the Fey" show for my Renaissance Acting Guild.
The writing is very victorian, but then, it is over 100 years old. Fabulous collection of legends.
The writing is very victorian, but then, it is over 100 years old. Fabulous collection of legends.
June 19, 2024
First, I must state that my rating would be higher if I read this book and was taking a class. This would be an excellent textbook. There were many parts that I felt a teacher could illuminate.
I was expecting an analogy of stories. There were some but for the most part this book felt like an encyclopedia. It was very difficult to focus because it felt like line after line of "facts" or definitions. Much like reading a dictionary.
I did learn some new things and the overall structure of irish history. I know it is a Victorian text so it would be interesting to read a modern history of Ireland to see, if any, differences in knowledge.
I was expecting an analogy of stories. There were some but for the most part this book felt like an encyclopedia. It was very difficult to focus because it felt like line after line of "facts" or definitions. Much like reading a dictionary.
I did learn some new things and the overall structure of irish history. I know it is a Victorian text so it would be interesting to read a modern history of Ireland to see, if any, differences in knowledge.
April 17, 2025
A wonderful wity and entertaining look at irish culture while I can not say it's completely historical accurate and many of the anthropological theories it is assumes are correct have been proven wrong or changed ,it is a wonderful read. One can where her famous son Oscar Wilde I herited his legendary wit from.
September 25, 2012
Well, what to say about Lady Wilde's collection.
Personally, I prefer Yeats's own collection for a number of reasons. For one, it's entirely about folklore--this one is not. Lady Wilde likes to dedicate large sections of her book to wild theories about Irish history, some of which is built upon evidence like 'these two words from different languages sound the same--therefore the ancient Irish were Persians!' Another downfalls is that all of the stories are viewed through a thoroughly Christian lens. While it's interesting in its own right, she spends too much time focusing on how faeries are fallen angels, or denouncing old rites as belonging to the Devil.
Unfortunately, you have to spend most of this book reminding yourself that it was A.) A purposefully nationalist work and B.) Written in the 19th Century. However, some of the history she shares actually is accurate and may be useful. Despite the whole railing against horrible pagan-ness, the folktales are charming and offer an interesting comparison to their pre-Christian counterparts--when one can find them, that is.
Still, I strongly encourage you toward Yeats's collection, as it's a much easier read and he doesn't get up on a soapbox to rant and rave.
Personally, I prefer Yeats's own collection for a number of reasons. For one, it's entirely about folklore--this one is not. Lady Wilde likes to dedicate large sections of her book to wild theories about Irish history, some of which is built upon evidence like 'these two words from different languages sound the same--therefore the ancient Irish were Persians!' Another downfalls is that all of the stories are viewed through a thoroughly Christian lens. While it's interesting in its own right, she spends too much time focusing on how faeries are fallen angels, or denouncing old rites as belonging to the Devil.
Unfortunately, you have to spend most of this book reminding yourself that it was A.) A purposefully nationalist work and B.) Written in the 19th Century. However, some of the history she shares actually is accurate and may be useful. Despite the whole railing against horrible pagan-ness, the folktales are charming and offer an interesting comparison to their pre-Christian counterparts--when one can find them, that is.
Still, I strongly encourage you toward Yeats's collection, as it's a much easier read and he doesn't get up on a soapbox to rant and rave.
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February 1, 2013За някой, който обича приказките на Андерсен тели легенди и митове, които всъщност представляват древни сказания, няма да му харесат. Поне не и в началото. Човек трябва да прочете една, две, три и да направи пауза от няколко дни дори, за да им позволи да му "проговорят". Определено интереса книга, лейди Уайлд е успяла да запише доста любопитни необработени ирландски предания. Препоръчвам я на всеки, който търси книга-предизвикателство :)
August 31, 2008
A bit 'outdated' in terms of vernacular and social commentary but still very interesting.
December 14, 2012
Lady Wilde was a very silly Victorian, but still well done for recording all of these stories.
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