Bücher von Lady Gregory

"Godliness" is an ancient fiction story book written by Lady Gregory. The Narrative of the Tuatha De Danaan and the Fianna of Ireland Lady Gregory composed and translated into English. Lady Gregory compiled and translated historical Irishtales into English. Explores the memories of the Tuatha De Danaan and the Fianna of Ireland. Chronicles approximately the notable creatures, heroes, and adventures of Irish folklore. Displays Ireland's wealthy cultural heritage and oral traditions. Provides insights into historic Celtic beliefs, rituals, and values. Revered for having made a big contribution to the Irish cultural resurgence. Captures the heart of Irish mythology with colorful narrative. Preserves historic legends for contemporary readers. Offering a define into the mysterious realm of historic Ireland and its heroic characters.

Seven Short Plays, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of Language and Literatures English literature

""Visions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland"" is a collection of folklore and supernatural tales compiled by Lady Augusta Gregory. The book is based on her experiences living in the west of Ireland and interacting with the local people. The stories in the book cover a wide range of topics, including fairies, ghosts, witches, and other supernatural beings. Lady Gregory presents these stories in a straightforward and matter-of-fact manner, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions about the veracity of the tales. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and traditions of the people of the west of Ireland, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in folklore and mythology.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.

Irish women have long produced literature of the gothic, uncanny, and supernatural. Bending to Earth draws together twelve such tales. While none of the authors herein were considered primarily writers of fantastical fiction during their lifetimes, they each wandered at some point in their careers into more speculative realms - some only briefly, others for lengthier stays.Names such as Charlotte Riddell and Rosa Mulholland will already be familiar to aficionados of the eerie, while Katharine Tynan and Clotilde Graves are sure to gain new admirers. From a ghost story in the Swiss Alps to a premonition of death in the West of Ireland to strange rites in a South Pacific jungle, Bending to Earth showcases a diverse range of imaginative writing which spans the better part of a century.

The Unicorn From The Stars And Other Plays is a collection of plays written by the renowned Irish poet and playwright, William Butler Yeats. The book includes four plays, namely, The Unicorn from the Stars, The Hour Glass, Cathleen ni Houlihan, and The Pot of Broth. The Unicorn from the Stars is a play that explores the themes of love, betrayal, and sacrifice. It tells the story of a young girl named Deirdre who falls in love with a man who is not of her own tribe. The play is set in ancient Ireland and is based on Irish mythology.The Hour Glass is a play that deals with the concept of time and how it affects human life. The play is set in a monastery and revolves around the life of a monk who is struggling to come to terms with his mortality.Cathleen ni Houlihan is a play that is considered to be one of Yeats' most famous works. It tells the story of an old woman who appears to a family in Ireland and inspires them to fight for their country's independence.The Pot of Broth is a humorous play that tells the story of a poor man who tricks a woman into giving him a meal by convincing her that he has a magical pot that can make soup out of a single bone.Overall, The Unicorn From The Stars And Other Plays is a fascinating collection of plays that showcases Yeats' mastery of the art of playwriting. The plays are rich in symbolism and explore a range of themes that are still relevant today.A mystical play of a dreamer's rough contacts with reality.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.