Title
The Tain
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Dating From The Eighth Century, Tin B Cailnge Is The Oldest Irish Epic, A Heroic Mythic Tale On Par With Beowulf And The Aeneid. The Sprawling, Dramatic Tale Of The Legendary Warrior C Chulainn And His Battle Against The Invading Army Of Connacht Over The Fabled Brown Bull Of Cooley, The Tin Is An Enthralling Epic Of Heroism, Magic, Bloodshed, And Betrayal. The Wellspring Of Irish Literature From Yeats To Joyce, The Tin Is The Story Of The Emergence Of A Hero With Superhuman Strength And Supernatural Powers. It Is A Paean To The Irish Landscape And A Bawdy And Contentious Marital Farce. Filled With Phenomenal Battle Scenes Of Handtohand Combat And Clashes Between Massive Armies, C Chulainns Heroic Exploits Contain The Historical Seeds Of The Struggle For Irish Nationalism As Well As The Mythic Roots Of The Traditional Irish Love Of Nature. Carsons Lively, Conversational Rendition Of The Tin Will Bring The Adventures Of The Legendary Irish Hero To A New Generation Of Readers Interested In Epic Poetry And Irish History. In The First Translation In Forty Years, Carson Brings This Seminal Work Of Literature Fully To Life, Capturing All The Visceral Power Of The Ancient Epic. It Is Truly A Classic For Our Time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Tain' about? A: 'The Tain' is an ancient Irish epic that tells the story of the legendary warrior Cú Chulainn and his battle against the army of Connacht over the Brown Bull of Cooley. It explores themes of heroism, magic, bloodshed, and betrayal.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Tain'? A: The author of 'The Tain' is Ciaran Carson, who provides a lively and conversational translation of this seminal work.
- Q: When was 'The Tain' published? A: 'The Tain' was published on December 31, 2008.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Tain'? A: 'The Tain' has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Tain' have? A: 'The Tain' is available in hardcover binding, making it a durable choice for readers.
- Q: Is this the first edition of 'The Tain'? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'The Tain', translated by Ciaran Carson.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Tain'? A: 'The Tain' explores themes such as heroism, the struggles for Irish nationalism, love of nature, and the complexities of human relationships.
- Q: Why is 'The Tain' considered important in Irish literature? A: 'The Tain' is considered significant due to its status as the oldest Irish epic, influencing many writers and capturing the essence of Irish culture and mythology.
- Q: What makes this translation of 'The Tain' unique? A: This translation by Ciaran Carson is the first in forty years and aims to bring the visceral power of the ancient epic to a contemporary audience.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'The Tain'? A: 'The Tain' is suitable for readers interested in epic poetry, Irish history, and those who appreciate tales of heroism and mythology.