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Beside the Fire

A Collection of Irish Gaelic Folk Stories

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"Beside the Fire" is one of the most important collections of Irish Gaelic Folk Stories and was presented by Douglas Hyde in 1910.The 15 tales reflect the roots and beliefs that originated Irish culture. ... Read more

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"Beside the Fire" is one of the most important collections of Irish Gaelic Folk Stories and was presented by Douglas Hyde in 1910.The 15 tales reflect the roots and beliefs that originated Irish culture.
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Beside The Fire

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Beside The Fire by Douglas Hyde "An Alp-luachra is an evil, greedy fairy from Irish mythology. When a person falls asleep by the side of a stream, the Alp-luachra appears in the form of a newt and crawls down the person's mouth, feeding off the food that they had eaten. Douglas Hyde's Beside the Fire tells of how a person got back at an Alp-luachra by eating large amounts of salted meat and ... Read more

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Beside The Fire by Douglas Hyde "An Alp-luachra is an evil, greedy fairy from Irish mythology. When a person falls asleep by the side of a stream, the Alp-luachra appears in the form of a newt and crawls down the person's mouth, feeding off the food that they had eaten. Douglas Hyde's Beside the Fire tells of how a person got back at an Alp-luachra by eating large amounts of salted meat and
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Dedication and Leadership

by Douglas Hyde ...

On March 14, 1948, Douglas Hyde handed in his resignation as the news editor of the London Daily Worker and wrote “the end” to twenty years of his life as a member of the Communist Party. A week later, in a written statement, Hyde announced that he had renounced Communism and, with his wife and children, was joining the Catholic Church.The long pilgrimage from Communism to Christ carried Douglas ... Read more

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On March 14, 1948, Douglas Hyde handed in his resignation as the news editor of the London Daily Worker and wrote “the end” to twenty years of his life as a member of the Communist Party. A week later, in a written statement, Hyde announced that he had renounced Communism and, with his wife and children, was joining the Catholic Church.The long pilgrimage from Communism to Christ carried Douglas
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Legends of Saints & Sinners. Collected and Translated from the Irish

by Douglas Hyde ...

This collection features a variety of legends and stories from Irish folklore, focusing on both saints and sinners. Hyde's work includes translations of traditional Irish tales that highlight the rich cultural and religious heritage of Ireland.The legends encompass a range of narratives, from hagiographical tales of saints to stories involving morally ambiguous or sinful characters. The collection ... Read more

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This collection features a variety of legends and stories from Irish folklore, focusing on both saints and sinners. Hyde's work includes translations of traditional Irish tales that highlight the rich cultural and religious heritage of Ireland.The legends encompass a range of narratives, from hagiographical tales of saints to stories involving morally ambiguous or sinful characters. The collection
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A Literary History of Ireland

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A wonderful authoritative treatise covering the history from foreign sources, Druidism, early missionaries (Patrick, Brigit, etc.), the use of letters, Columcille, the Danish period, classic Irish poets. The author later became the first President of Ireland. - See more at: https:++www.thornbooks.com+pages+books+19950+douglas-hyde-an-craoibhin-aoibhinn+a-literary-history-of-ireland#sthash.WZHesz5o ... Read more

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A wonderful authoritative treatise covering the history from foreign sources, Druidism, early missionaries (Patrick, Brigit, etc.), the use of letters, Columcille, the Danish period, classic Irish poets. The author later became the first President of Ireland. - See more at: https:++www.thornbooks.com+pages+books+19950+douglas-hyde-an-craoibhin-aoibhinn+a-literary-history-of-ireland#sthash.WZHesz5o
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Inside Communism

by Douglas Hyde ...

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In the aftermath of the Second World War, Communism in Britain had gained some fleeting glamour on account of the wartime alliance with Soviet Russia. There was still widespread refusal to acknowledge either the staggering mass murders perpetrated by Stalin and his gang, nor the inevitably tyrannical nature of Communist rule (then newly exercised over much of Eastern Europe). Any such reports were ... Read more

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In the aftermath of the Second World War, Communism in Britain had gained some fleeting glamour on account of the wartime alliance with Soviet Russia. There was still widespread refusal to acknowledge either the staggering mass murders perpetrated by Stalin and his gang, nor the inevitably tyrannical nature of Communist rule (then newly exercised over much of Eastern Europe). Any such reports were
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Beside The Fire

by Douglas Hyde ...

Beside the Fireby Douglas HydeA scholarly collection of Irish folk stories."IRISH and Scotch Gaelic folk-stories are, as a living form of literature, by this time pretty nearly a thing of the past. They have been trampled in the common ruin under the feet of the Zeitgeist, happily not before a large harvest has been reaped in Scotland, but, unfortunately, before anything worth mentioning has been ... Read more

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Beside the Fireby Douglas HydeA scholarly collection of Irish folk stories."IRISH and Scotch Gaelic folk-stories are, as a living form of literature, by this time pretty nearly a thing of the past. They have been trampled in the common ruin under the feet of the Zeitgeist, happily not before a large harvest has been reaped in Scotland, but, unfortunately, before anything worth mentioning has been
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Beside the Fire (Illustrated)

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Douglas Hyde was a prominent Irish scholar of the Irish language, who served as the first President of Ireland. While a young child, he became fascinated with hearing local people speak the Irish language, which was considered backward. Despite his familys wish that he pursue a career in the church, young Douglas attended Trinity College in Dublin, where he became fluent in French, Latin, German ... Read more

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Douglas Hyde was a prominent Irish scholar of the Irish language, who served as the first President of Ireland. While a young child, he became fascinated with hearing local people speak the Irish language, which was considered backward. Despite his familys wish that he pursue a career in the church, young Douglas attended Trinity College in Dublin, where he became fluent in French, Latin, German
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A Literary History of Ireland

by Douglas Hyde ...

A Literary History of Ireland by Douglas Hyde: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish literature with "A Literary History of Ireland" by Douglas Hyde. This illuminating work traces the evolution of Irish literary traditions, offering a comprehensive exploration of the writers, movements, and cultural influences that have shaped the literary landscape of Ireland.Why This Book?Douglas Hyde's ... Read more

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A Literary History of Ireland by Douglas Hyde: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish literature with "A Literary History of Ireland" by Douglas Hyde. This illuminating work traces the evolution of Irish literary traditions, offering a comprehensive exploration of the writers, movements, and cultural influences that have shaped the literary landscape of Ireland.Why This Book?Douglas Hyde's
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Legends of Saints and Sinners (Unabridged)

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"I have called the present volume "Legends of Saints and Sinners," which to a certain extent it is; but I mean it for a book of Irish Christian folk-lore. My idea in compiling it has been to give for the first time a collection of genuine Irish folk-lore which might be called "Christian." By this I mean folk-stories and folk-poems which are either entirely founded upon Christian conceptions, or ... Read more

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"I have called the present volume "Legends of Saints and Sinners," which to a certain extent it is; but I mean it for a book of Irish Christian folk-lore. My idea in compiling it has been to give for the first time a collection of genuine Irish folk-lore which might be called "Christian." By this I mean folk-stories and folk-poems which are either entirely founded upon Christian conceptions, or
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A Literary History of Ireland, from Earliest Times to the Present Day

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Tapestry of Irish Literary Heritage

by Douglas Hyde, Kayla Huntley ...

In "A Literary History of Ireland, from Earliest Times to the Present Day," Douglas Hyde meticulously charts the evolution of Irish literature, examining its rich tapestry from ancient mythological texts to contemporary works. This seminal volume is characterized by Hyde's lyrical prose and insightful analysis, reflecting a deep understanding of the socio-political and cultural contexts that ... Read more

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In "A Literary History of Ireland, from Earliest Times to the Present Day," Douglas Hyde meticulously charts the evolution of Irish literature, examining its rich tapestry from ancient mythological texts to contemporary works. This seminal volume is characterized by Hyde's lyrical prose and insightful analysis, reflecting a deep understanding of the socio-political and cultural contexts that
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Irish Fairy Tales

by W. B. Yeats, Editor, William Carleton, Crofton Croker, Douglas Hyde, Dr. P. W. Joyce, Gerald Griffen, Lady Wilde, Michael Hart, Samuel Lover, Standish O'Grady ...

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Irish Fairy Tales is a collection of 14 Irish stories edited by W. B. Yeats. Originally published in 1892, this collection is beautifully narrated by John Dunleavy and includes Yeats' notes and his "Classification of Irish Fairies" ... Read more

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Irish Fairy Tales is a collection of 14 Irish stories edited by W. B. Yeats. Originally published in 1892, this collection is beautifully narrated by John Dunleavy and includes Yeats' notes and his "Classification of Irish Fairies"
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