Stories From The Tain (1908)

By John Strachan

Book Overview

""Stories From The Tain"" is a book written by John Strachan and first published in 1908. The book is a collection of stories from the Irish mythology cycle known as the T�����in B������ C������ailnge, which tells the tale of the legendary hero C������chulainn and his feats of bravery and strength. The stories in this book include C������chulainn's battles with various foes, his love affair with the warrior woman Sc�����thach, and his tragic death. Strachan's retelling of the T�����in is written in a clear and accessible style, making it a great introduction to this important aspect of Irish folklore. The book also includes illustrations by the artist Stephen Reid, which bring the stories to life. Overall, ""Stories From The Tain"" is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in Irish mythology or 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: 1104657929
• ISBN13: 9781104657925
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"