Lives Of Saints From The Book Of Lismore (1890)

By Whitley Stokes

Book Overview

Lives of Saints from the Book of Lismore is a historical book written by Whitley Stokes in 1890. The book is a collection of the biographies of various Irish saints, which were originally written in the medieval Irish language and recorded in the Book of Lismore. The Book of Lismore is a 15th-century manuscript that contains a wealth of information about Irish history, literature, and culture.In this book, Stokes has translated and edited the original texts to make them accessible to English-speaking readers. The biographies cover the lives of important figures such as St. Patrick, St. Brigid, and St. Columba, as well as lesser-known saints like St. Declan and St. Moling. The book also includes an introduction that provides historical context and explains the significance of the Book of Lismore.Overall, Lives of Saints from the Book of Lismore is an important resource for anyone interested in Irish history, religion, and culture. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of Ireland's most important religious figures and sheds light on the rich literary tradition of medieval Ireland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120318971
• ISBN13: 9781120318978
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 534 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"