The Cattle-Raid of Cualnge (Tain Bo Cualnge) : An Old Irish Prose-Epic by Faraday

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Translator Faraday, L. Winifred, 1872-
Uniform Title Táin Bó Cúalnge. English
Title The Cattle-Raid of Cualnge (Tain Bo Cualnge) : An Old Irish Prose-Epic
Note Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Cattle-Raid of Cualnge (Tain Bo Cualnge): An Old Irish Prose-Epic" by L. Winifred Faraday is a classical prose epic thought to be written around the early Christian era. This ancient tale is part of the heroic cycle of Ulster and centers around a legendary cattle raid instigated by Queen Medb of Connacht, who aims to steal a prized bull from the kingdom of Ulster. The valorous youth Cuchulainn, the chief warrior of Ulster, becomes a pivotal character, defending his territory against overwhelming odds. At the start of this epic, the narrative sets the stage for a grand military campaign led by Medb and her husband Ailill, who gather an extensive army from various provinces of Ireland to seize the Dun Bull of Cualnge. The opening introduces key characters, including the prophesying maiden Fedelm, who foretells doom and bloodshed as the forces prepare to advance. Cuchulainn, the young and formidable warrior, is revealed as the primary defender of Ulster, left alone to combat the invading forces due to a curse that incapacitated the other warriors. The tale unfolds with themes of loyalty, conflict, and bravery, as Cuchulainn assembles his strength to confront Medb’s formidable army. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PB: Language and Literatures: General works
Subject Epic literature, Irish -- Translations into English
Subject Cattle stealing -- Fiction
Subject Heroes -- Ulster (Northern Ireland and Ireland) -- Legends
Subject Tales -- Ulster (Northern Ireland and Ireland)
Subject Cuchulain (Legendary character) -- Fiction
Subject Mythology, Celtic -- Ulster (Northern Ireland and Ireland)
Subject Tales, Medieval -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 14391
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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