Granuaile, A Queen Of The West: A Poem In Six Cantos (1901)

By Charles Richard Panter

Book Overview

Granuaile, A Queen Of The West: A Poem In Six Cantos (1901) is a book written by Charles Richard Panter. The book is a poetic tribute to the life and legacy of Granuaile, a legendary Irish chieftainess who lived in the 16th century. The book is divided into six cantos, each of which tells a different part of Granuaile's story. The first canto introduces Granuaile and her family, who were powerful chieftains in the west of Ireland. The second canto describes Granuaile's childhood and her early experiences as a warrior. The third canto tells the story of Granuaile's marriage to Donal O'Flaherty and their life together as rulers of the O'Flaherty clan. The fourth canto focuses on Granuaile's naval exploits, including her battles against the English and her encounters with other famous pirates of the time. The fifth canto describes Granuaile's meeting with Queen Elizabeth I of England and the negotiations that took place between them. The final canto reflects on Granuaile's legacy and her impact on Irish history.Throughout the book, Panter uses vivid language and imagery to bring Granuaile's story to life. He also provides historical context and background information to help readers understand the political and social climate of the time. Overall, Granuaile, A Queen Of The West: A Poem In Six Cantos is a beautifully written tribute to a fascinating historical figure.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: 1164661248
• ISBN13: 9781164661245
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"