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050 4 _aPB
100 1 _aHyde, Douglas,
_d1860-1949
245 1 0 _aLegends of Saints & Sinners. Collected and Translated from the Irish
246 1 _aLegends of Saints and Sinners. Collected and Translated from the Irish
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-06-07
508 _aE-text prepared by Bethanne M. Simms, Les Galloway, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"Legends of Saints & Sinners," collected and translated from the Irish by Douglas Hyde, is a collection of folk tales and legends written in the late 19th century. The book offers a glimpse into Irish Christian folk-lore, focusing on stories that intertwine the lives of saints and sinners and reflect the cultural heritage of Ireland. The tales aim to present a narrative that has been shaped by Christian themes while retaining elements of ancient Irish beliefs. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to the premise behind these cherished legends, with a particular focus on the stories that blend Christian teachings with traditional Irish folklore. It begins with an introduction by Hyde, who explains the significance of these tales and their role in preserving Irish culture. Following the introduction, the first legend, "St. Patrick and Crom Dubh," recounts the dark and violent legend of Crom Dubh, an evil chieftain whose oppressive rule is challenged by St. Patrick. This tale sets the tone for the collection, combining themes of good versus evil while establishing the complexities of Irish identity through mythological narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTales -- Ireland
653 _aFolklore -- Ireland
653 _aLegends -- Ireland
700 1 _aNisbet, Noel L.
_q(Noel Laura),
_d1887-1956
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45910
999 _c86749
_d86749