Beside The Fireby 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 thir...

"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.

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 Literary History of Ireland, from Earliest Times to the Present Day" by Douglas Hyde is a comprehensive exploration of the rich literary tradition of Ireland. Hyde, a prominent figure in the Irish cultural revival, delves into the evolution of Irish literature, tracing its roots from ancient oral traditions to modern written works. The book highlights the contributions of various authors and poets, showcasing the unique linguistic and cultural heritage of Ireland. Hyde's insightful anal...

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 ...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

King William's War: How the First Colonial Conflict Changed America ForeverKing William's War, fought between 1689 and 1697, was the first major conflict between French and English colonists in North America, yet it remains largely forgotten in American historical memory. This comprehensive history reveals how this brutal nine-year struggle established patterns that would define colonial warfare for seventy years until the British conquest of New France in 1763. Th...

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...