The Flight Of The Eagle (1908)

By Standish O'Grady and Standish J. O'Grady

Book Overview

The Flight of the Eagle is a novel written by Standish O'Grady and published in 1908. The book tells the story of the Irish hero Cuchulain, who is sent on a mission to retrieve the magical spear of Lugh from the underworld. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and battles, including a fierce battle with the queen of the underworld herself.The book is a blend of historical fiction and mythology, drawing on ancient Irish legends and folklore to create a vivid and fantastical world. O'Grady's writing is rich and poetic, with vivid descriptions of battles, landscapes, and characters.The Flight of the Eagle is a classic of Irish literature, and has been praised for its imaginative storytelling and its evocative portrayal of ancient Irish culture and mythology. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history, folklore, or literature.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: 1104257602
• ISBN13: 9781104257606
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"