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The Tain
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140455304
- author:
- Not Available
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 256
- Genre:
- Mythology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Tain is a brilliant and engaging new translation of Ireland's greatest epic. This seminal work of Irish literature tells the story of a great cattle-raid, the invasion of Ulster by the armies of Medb and Ailill, Queen and King of Connacht, and their allies, seeking to carry off the great Brown Bull of Cualige.
The hero of the tale is Cuchulainn, who resists the invaders single-handed while Ulster's warriors lie sick. This epic poem brings together visceral power and bawdy humor in a story that explores the Irish landscape and the complexities of human relationships.
Translated by Ciaran Carson, this edition marks the first new translation in forty years, bringing The Tain fully to life for modern readers. With its rich language and compelling narrative, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in Irish literature and mythology.
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