"Beside the Fire" is one of the most important collections of Irish Gaelic Folk Stories and was presented by Douglas Hyde in 1910.The 15 tales reflect the roots and beliefs that originated Irish culture.

First published in Irish in 1937, this collection of journal and diary entries is a compelling first-hand account of Douglas Hyde's eight-month fundraising odyssey through the United States from 1905 to 1906. Published for the first time in a bilingual edition, complete with newly discovered archival material and extensive illustrations, this book navigates Hyde's thoughts on his journey in their original Irish, accompanied by a faithful English translationHyde's work on this tour, underta...

Beside The Fire by Douglas Hyde "An Alp-luachra is an evil, greedy fairy from Irish mythology. When a person falls asleep by the side of a stream, the Alp-luachra appears in the form of a newt and crawls down the person's mouth, feeding off the food that they had eaten. Douglas Hyde's Beside the Fire tells of how a person got back at an Alp-luachra by eating large amounts of salted meat and sleeping near the stream. The Alp-luachra fed upon him, but jumped to the water in thirs...

On March 14, 1948, Douglas Hyde handed in his resignation as the news editor of the London Daily Worker and wrote “the end” to twenty years of his life as a member of the Communist Party. A week later, in a written statement, Hyde announced that he had renounced Communism and, with his wife and children, was joining the Catholic Church.The long pilgrimage from Communism to Christ carried Douglas Hyde from complete commitment to Marxism, to a questioning uneasiness about So...

This collection features a variety of legends and stories from Irish folklore, focusing on both saints and sinners. Hyde's work includes translations of traditional Irish tales that highlight the rich cultural and religious heritage of Ireland.The legends encompass a range of narratives, from hagiographical tales of saints to stories involving morally ambiguous or sinful characters. The collection provides insights into the values, beliefs, and storytelling traditions of Irish culture."Leg...

A wonderful authoritative treatise covering the history from foreign sources, Druidism, early missionaries (Patrick, Brigit, etc.), the use of letters, Columcille, the Danish period, classic Irish poets. The author later became the first President of Ireland. - See more at: https:++www.thornbooks.com+pages+books+19950+douglas-hyde-an-craoibhin-aoibhinn+a-literary-history-of-ireland#sthash.WZHesz5o.dpuf

In the aftermath of the Second World War, Communism in Britain had gained some fleeting glamour on account of the wartime alliance with Soviet Russia. There was still widespread refusal to acknowledge either the staggering mass murders perpetrated by Stalin and his gang, nor the inevitably tyrannical nature of Communist rule (then newly exercised over much of Eastern Europe). Any such reports were dismissed as prejudiced, probably inspired by reactionary elements, and obviously exaggerated...

Beside the Fireby Douglas HydeA scholarly collection of Irish folk stories."IRISH and Scotch Gaelic folk-stories are, as a living form of literature, by this time pretty nearly a thing of the past. They have been trampled in the common ruin under the feet of the Zeitgeist, happily not before a large harvest has been reaped in Scotland, but, unfortunately, before anything worth mentioning has been done in Ireland to gather in the crop which grew luxuriantly a few year...

Douglas Hyde was a prominent Irish scholar of the Irish language, who served as the first President of Ireland. While a young child, he became fascinated with hearing local people speak the Irish language, which was considered backward. Despite his familys wish that he pursue a career in the church, young Douglas attended Trinity College in Dublin, where he became fluent in French, Latin, German, Greek, and Hebrew. However, his primary passion was the preservation of the Irish language, wh...

A Literary History of Ireland by Douglas Hyde: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish literature with "A Literary History of Ireland" by Douglas Hyde. This illuminating work traces the evolution of Irish literary traditions, offering a comprehensive exploration of the writers, movements, and cultural influences that have shaped the literary landscape of Ireland.Why This Book?Douglas Hyde's "A...

On 13 November 1938, just months after his inauguration, President Douglas Hyde attended a soccer match between Ireland and Poland. In a passionate reaction, the GAA declared that by attending a 'foreign game', he had broken Rule 27 – the Ban – and they removed him as patron. One of the most controversial incidents in recent GAA history, it strained relations between the GAA and Éamon de Valera's Fianna Fáil government. It also damaged the standing of the Ban and was used extensively by op...

In "A Literary History of Ireland, from Earliest Times to the Present Day," Douglas Hyde meticulously charts the evolution of Irish literature, examining its rich tapestry from ancient mythological texts to contemporary works. This seminal volume is characterized by Hyde's lyrical prose and insightful analysis, reflecting a deep understanding of the socio-political and cultural contexts that shaped Irish literary production. The book is a remarkable synthesis of historical scholarship and ...