Songs Of The Celtic Past (1918)

By Norreys Jephson B 1885 O'Conor

Book Overview

Songs of the Celtic Past is a book written by Norreys Jephson O'Conor and published in 1918. The book is a collection of traditional Celtic songs and ballads from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The songs are presented in their original language, with English translations provided for each one. The book includes an introduction that provides historical context and background information on the Celtic culture and its music. The songs cover a wide range of topics, including love, war, mythology, and daily life. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Celtic music and culture, as well as for scholars studying the history of the Celtic peoples. The author, Norreys Jephson O'Conor, was an Irish scholar and historian who specialized in the study of Celtic culture and folklore.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: 1163936545
• ISBN13: 9781163936542
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"