The Metrical Dindsenchas, Vol. 1: Text, Translation, and Commentary - Softcover

Gwynn, Edward

 
9781835489734: The Metrical Dindsenchas, Vol. 1: Text, Translation, and Commentary
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1835489737 ISBN 13: 9781835489734
Verlag: Sothis Press, 2023

Inhaltsangabe

A concise, scholarly edition that presents the origins and place-name legends of early Ireland. The Metrical Dindsenchas, Vol. 1 offers translation, commentary, and critical notes to illuminate how ancient poets and scribes shaped the stories behind Irish places. This volume introduces Temair and Achall, outlining the editorial approach and the manuscript sources used. It explains how the text and commentary are constructed, the abbreviations employed, and the glossing practices that help readers follow the language and metre. The introduction situates the Dindsenchas within Irish literary tradition and topography, aiding researchers and curious readers alike. What you’ll experience - A bilingual or translated text with scholarly apparatus to compare readings - Explanations of metre, language decisions, and manuscript variants - Context on the origins of the Dindsenchas and topographical notes - References to related works and prior editions for further study Ideal for readers of Irish history, language, and literature who want a careful, editioned view of this foundational collection.

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Verlag
Sothis Press
Erscheinungsdatum
2023
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1835489737
ISBN 13 
9781835489734
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
119
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