Description |
lxxix, 316 pages : map. ; 19 cm |
Contents |
The birth of Conachar, adapted from the translation of K. Meyer.--How Conachar gained the kingship over Ulster, adapted from the translation of E. O'Curry.--The origin of Cuchullin, from the French translation of M. L. Duvau.--Tragical death of the sons of Usnach, from the translations by W. Stokes and O'Flanagan.--The wooing of Emer and Cuchullin's education under Scathach, translated by K. Meyer.--The siege of Howth, translated by W. Stokes.--The debility of the Ultonian warriors, from the German of E. Windisch.--The appearance of the Morrigu to Cuchullin before the Tain bo Cuailgne, from the German of E. Windisch.--The Tain bo Cuailgne, analysis with extracts by S. H. O'Grady.--The instruction of Cuchullin to a prince, from the translations of E. O'Curry and M. D'Arbois de Jubainville.--The great defeat on the plain of Muirthemne before Cuchullin's death, translated by S. H. O'Grady.--The tragical death of Cuchullin, translated by W. Stokes.--The tragical death of King Conachar, from the translation by E. O'Curry.--The phantom chariot of Cuchullin, from the translation by O'Beirne Crowe |
Notes |
Original ed. issued as no. 8 of Grimm library |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
Subject |
Cuchulain (Legendary character)
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Epic literature, Irish -- Translations into English.
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Heroes in literature.
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Mythology, Celtic.
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Tales -- Ireland.
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Author |
Hull, Eleanor, 1860-1935, editor
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LC no. |
77144522 |
ISBN |
0404535534 |
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