Ancient Irish Minstrelsy (1852)

By William Hamilton Drummond

Book Overview

Ancient Irish Minstrelsy is a book written by William Hamilton Drummond and published in 1852. The book is a collection of ancient Irish poetry and songs, translated into English by the author. These poems and songs are taken from various sources, including manuscripts and oral tradition. The book includes a preface by the author, in which he discusses the importance of preserving these ancient works and the difficulty of translating them accurately. The poems and songs cover a wide range of topics, including love, war, religion, and mythology. The book also includes notes and annotations by the author, providing context and explanations for the poems and songs. Overall, Ancient Irish Minstrelsy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish literature and culture, as well as for scholars and researchers studying the history of poetry and songwriting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436777321
• ISBN13: 9781436777322
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"