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Táin by Thomas Kinsella 2002 UK Edition Trade Paperback

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Dewey Decimal: 398.22 Genre: Literary Criticism, Fiction Synopsis: The Táin Bó Cuailnge, centre-piece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, is Ireland's greatest epic. It tells the story of a giant 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 Cuailnge. Thomas Kinsella's translation is the first attempt to present a 'living version' of the story, complete and unbowdlerized. It is based on the partial texts in two medieval manuscripts, and includes a group of related stories which prepare for the action of the Táin. There are 31 brush drawings by Louis le Brocquy, and three maps., The Táin Bó Cuailnge , center-piece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, is Ireland's greatest epic. Thomas Kinsella's lively translation is based on the partial texts in two medieval manuscripts, with elements from other versions. This edition includes a group of related stories which prepare for the action of the Táin along with brush drawings by Louis le Brocquy., The Tain Bo Cuailnge, center-piece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, is Ireland's greatest epic. Thomas Kinsella's lively translation is based on the partial texts in two medieval manuscripts, with elements from other versions. This edition includes a group of related stories which prepare for the action of the Tain along with brush drawings by Louis le Brocquy.", The T'ain B'o Cuailnge, center-piece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, is Ireland's greatest epic. Thomas Kinsella's lively translation is based on the partial texts in two medieval manuscripts, with elements from other versions. This edition includes a group of related stories which prepare for the action of the T'ain along with brush drawings by Louis le Brocquy., The Táin Bó Cuailnge, centre-piece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, is Ireland's greatest epic. It 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 Cuailnge. The hero of the tale is Cuchulainn, the Hound of Ulster, who resists the invaders single-handed while Ulster's warriors lie sick. Thomas Kinsella presents a complete and living version of the story. His translation is based on the partial texts in two medieval manuscripts, with elements from other versions, and adds a group of related stories which prepare for the action of the Táin. Illustrated with brush drawings by Louis le Brocquy, this edition provides a combination of medieval epic and modern art. Format: Uk-Trade Paper Item Width: 5.1 in Author: Thomas Kinsella Illustrator: Yes Topic: Literary, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh Number of Pages: 320 Pages Intended Audience: Scholarly & Professional Language: English Dewey Edition: 18 TitleLeading: The brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated LC Classification Number: PB1397.T3 2002 Item Length: 7.7 in ISBN-10: 0192803735 Publication Year: 2002 ISBN-13: 9780192803733 gtin13: 9780192803733 Book Title: Táin LCCN: 2002-726950 Item Height: 0.8 in Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Table Of Content: Translator's Note and AcknowledgementsArtist's NoteIntroductionMapsSome Recommended BooksPronunciation of Irish WordsBefore the TainThe TainNotes on the Text Item Weight: 8.4 Oz

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Further Details Title: The Táin Condition: New EAN: 9780192803733 ISBN: 9780192803733 Publisher: Oxford University Press Format: Paperback Release Date: 09/26/2002 Item Height: 196mm Item Length: 129mm Item Width: 20mm Language: English Subtitle: From the Irish epic Táin Bó Cuailnge ISBN-10: 0192803735 Description: The Táin Bó Cuailnge, centre-piece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, is Ireland's greatest epic. It 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 Cuailnge. The hero of the tale is Cuchulainn, the Hound of Ulster, who resists the invaders single-handed while Ulster's warriors lie sick. Thomas Kinsella presents a complete and living version of the story. His translation is based on the partial texts in two medieval manuscripts, with elements from other versions, and adds a group of related stories which prepare for the action of the Táin. Illustrated with brush drawings by Louis le Brocquy, this edition provides a combination of medieval epic and modern art. Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Genre: Literary Criticism Translator: Thomas Kinsella Contributor: Thomas Kinsella (Translated by) Author: No Author Item Weight: 237g Release Year: 2002 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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