| Edition |
First American edition. |
| Description |
xxx, 223 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [209]-223). |
| Note |
This translation first published: London : Penguin, 2007. |
| Summary |
A new translation of the eighth-century Irish epic, Tìn B̤ Cailnge, is a sprawling mythic tale of the legendary warrior, Cu Chlainn, and his battle against the invading army of Connacht over the fabled Brown Bull of Cooley. |
| Contents |
The pillow talk and its outcome -- The Táin begins -- They get to know about Cú Chulainn -- The boyhood deeds of Cú Chulainn -- Guerilla tactics -- Single combat -- They find the bull -- The great slaughter -- The combat of Cú Chulainn and Fer Diad -- The multiple wounds of Cethern -- Skirmishing -- The Ulstermen come together -- The final battle. |
| Subject |
Epic literature, Irish -- Translations into English.
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Tales -- Ireland -- Translations into English.
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Cuchulain (Legendary character) -- Legends.
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Medb (Legendary character) -- Legends.
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Mythology, Celtic -- Ireland.
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| Added Author |
Carson, Ciaran, 1948-2019
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| ISBN |
9780670018680 |
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0670018686 |
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