Poems Of Oisin, Bard Of Erin; The Battle Of Ventry Harbor And From The Irish

By John H. Simpson

Book Overview

""Poems of Oisin, Bard of Erin; The Battle of Ventry Harbor and From the Irish"" is a collection of poems translated by John H. Simpson. The book features the work of Oisin, a legendary bard from Ireland who lived during the third century AD. The poems are a mixture of myth, legend, and history, and they tell the stories of heroes, gods, and battles. The Battle of Ventry Harbor is a particularly famous poem that describes a battle between the Irish and the Vikings. The book also includes a number of other poems translated from the Irish language. Overall, ""Poems of Oisin, Bard of Erin; The Battle of Ventry Harbor and From the Irish"" is a fascinating collection of ancient Irish poetry that offers a glimpse into the mythology and history of 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: 1432524054
• ISBN13: 9781432524050
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"