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100 1 _aHyde, Douglas,
_d1860-1949
245 1 0 _aBeside the Fire: A collection of Irish Gaelic folk stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-11-25
508 _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.)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTales -- Ireland
653 _aCelts -- Ireland -- Folklore
700 1 _aNutt, Alfred Trübner,
_d1856-1910
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60782
999 _c101608
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