02383cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100210008905000070011010000300011724500630014726400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650801990042752012310062653400450185765300210190265300330192370000390195685600430199599900190203860782UtSlPG20260610134412.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aenaga2iso639-1 4aGR1 aHyde, Douglas,d1860-194910aBeside the Fire: A collection of Irish Gaelic folk stories 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-11-25  aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from images made available by the
HathiTrust Digital Library.)  a"Beside the Fire: A collection of Irish Gaelic folk stories" by Douglas Hyde is a collection of traditional folk tales written in the early 20th century. This work aims to preserve the rich oral storytelling traditions of Ireland, as it compiles and translates tales that highlight the culture, beliefs, and values of the Irish people. The collection serves not only as entertainment but also as a significant cultural document, paying homage to the storytellers of the past.  The opening of "Beside the Fire" introduces the dedication and the purpose behind the collection, highlighting the efforts made by those who sought to preserve Irish folklore amidst a backdrop of cultural decline. The author reflects on the obscurity of many stories and the precarious situation of the Irish language, which has faced numerous challenges. Hyde expresses a determination to gather and present these folk stories in their original idioms and contexts, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in storytelling. As the book progresses, it promises engaging tales featuring themes of heroism, magic, and moral lessons, reflective of a time when these tales were integral to community life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aTales -- Ireland  aCelts -- Ireland -- Folklore1 aNutt, Alfred Trübner,d1856-191040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60782  c101608d101608