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100 1 _aGregory, Lady,
_d1852-1932
245 1 0 _aPoets and Dreamers: Studies and translations from the Irish
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-03-29
505 0 _aRaftery -- West Irish ballads -- Jacobite ballads -- An Craoibhin's [i.e. Douglas Hyde's] poems -- Boer ballads in Ireland -- A sorrowful lament for Ireland -- Mountain theology -- Herb-healing -- The wandering tribe -- Workhouse dreams -- On the edge of the world -- An Craoibhin's [i.e. Douglas Hyde's] plays: The twisting of the rope. The marriage. The lost saint. The nativity.
508 _aProduced by Ted Garvin, Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Poets and Dreamers: Studies and Translations from the Irish" by Lady Gregory is a collection of literary studies and translations written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich tapestry of Irish poetry and folklore, particularly focusing on the works of the renowned poet Raftery. Through a blend of historical context and biographical details, it delves into themes of national identity, culture, and the lyrical expressions of Irish people. The opening of the work introduces readers to Raftery through the dialogues of two elderly women reminiscing about their encounters with the poet. They engage in a spirited debate over Raftery’s prowess as a blind bard compared to another local poet, Callinan, while also reflecting on Raftery’s legacy as one who captured the soul of Irish life through his poetry. The chapter outlines Raftery's life, his wandering existence, the nature of his poetry, and his connection with the common folk, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his emotional and cultural significance within Irish literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIreland -- Literary collections
653 _aIrish literature -- Translations into English
653 _aIrish literature -- History and criticism
653 _aIreland -- In literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18070
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