Legendary Heroes of Ireland

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hughes, Harold F.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Legendary Heroes of Ireland" by Harold F. Hughes is a collection of Celtic folklore stories written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to the legendary figures of Irish mythology, particularly focusing on the tales of Finn MacCool and his adventurous exploits with the Fenians. Targeting a younger audience, Hughes aims to weave together these ancient stories into an engaging narrative, fostering an appreciation for reading and cultural heritage. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for the rich tapestry of Irish mythology. It begins with a dedication to the author's father, whose tales inspired him, and includes a preface emphasizing the importance of these stories for children. Hughes explains the significance of Finn MacCool as a central character, likening him to King Arthur, and introduces key themes of heroism and moral integrity associated with Finn and his companions. The reader learns about the mythical origins of Finn's life, his birth under unique circumstances, and how he comes of age amidst tales of valor and enchantment that beckon forth the age-old magic of Celtic folklore. This engaging introduction invites readers to delve deeper into the adventures of Finn and the greater world of the Fenians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Mythology of Ireland

The Fenians

The birth of Finn

Boyhood of Finn

Finn claims his inheritance

Finn and the Scottish giant

The story of Saba

Conan the Bald

Dermot of the Love Spot

Dermot rescues Finn

The worthless servant

Dermot and Grainne

The battle of Ventry Strand

The death of Dermot

The battle of Gowra.

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Lisa Anne Hatfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 91.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2015-11-19