02299cam a22003733u 4500 65950 UtSlPG 20260610134525.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23012751 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Stephens, James, 1882-1950 Deirdre Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-07-29 MWS, SF2001, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Deirdre" by James Stephens is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story draws from ancient Irish mythology, focusing on the legendary figure of Deirdre of the Sorrows, and begins with themes of fate, love, and conflict through the lens of her relationships with powerful men, including King Conachúr mac Nessa and the warrior Naoise. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Conachúr, who, while staying at the home of a storyteller, becomes preoccupied with thoughts of his wife, Maeve, and his brewing jealousy towards Fergus mac Roy. The plot unfolds with a prophecy about a child born during this night, destined to bring ruin and sorrow, leading the king to name the child Deirdre. The opening chapters provide a rich tapestry of character interactions, highlighting the tensions between Conachúr, Maeve, and the impending weight of Deirdre's story—setting the stage for the tragic fates that await the characters ensnared by love, power, and prophecies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Fantasy fiction Epic literature, Irish -- Adaptations Tales -- Ireland -- Adaptations Deirdre (Legendary character) -- Fiction Queens -- Ireland -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65950 106772 106772