The Life And Works Of Saint Aengussius Hagiographus: Or Saint Aengus The Culdee

By John Canon O'Hanlon

Book Overview

The Life and Works of Saint Aengussius Hagiographus, also known as Saint Aengus the Culdee, is a book written by John O'Hanlon. It is a comprehensive biographical account of the life and works of Saint Aengus, an Irish monk and poet who lived in the eighth century. The book delves into the history of the Culdees, a group of Irish monks who lived in solitude and devoted themselves to prayer and contemplation. It also explores the religious and cultural context of Ireland during Saint Aengus's time, shedding light on the traditions and beliefs of the early Christian church in Ireland. The book includes translations of Saint Aengus's poetry, which are considered to be some of the most beautiful and profound works of early Irish literature. Overall, The Life and Works of Saint Aengussius Hagiographus is a fascinating and insightful look into the life and legacy of one of Ireland's most revered saints.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: 143268230X
• ISBN13: 9781432682309
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"