** "Gods and Fighting Men" by Lady Gregory is a vibrant retelling of ancient Irish myths, centered around the godlike Tuatha de Danaan and the heroic Fianna. It starts by painting a picture of Ireland's mystical past as the Tuatha de Danaan arrive, bringing with them magic and a deep connection to the natural world. The story quickly heats up as they clash with the Firbolgs, the existing inhabitants. Battles, political games, and the establishment of legendary figures fill the pages, highlighting the importance of heroism, magic, and the interactions between gods and humans in shaping Ireland’s identity through tales of valor and enchantment. **
Gods and Fighting Men The story of the Tuatha de Danaan and of the Fianna of Ireland, arranged and put into English by Lady Gregory
By Lady Gregory
** In a realm of ancient magic, god-like beings clash with mortals, forging a history rich with battles, and the rise of legendary heroes in the heart of Ireland.
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About the AuthorIsabella Augusta, Lady Gregory was an Anglo-Irish dramatist, folklorist and theatre manager. With William Butler Yeats and Edward Martyn, she co-founded the Irish Literary Theatre and the Abbey Theatre, and wrote numerous short works for both companies. Lady Gregory produced a number of books of retellings of stories taken from Irish mythology. Born into a class that identified closely with British rule, she turned against it. Her conversion to cultural nationalism, as evidenced by her writings, was emblematic of many of the political struggles that occurred in Ireland during her lifetime.
Isabella Augusta, Lady Gregory was an Anglo-Irish dramatist, folklorist and theatre manager. With William Butler Yeats and Edward Martyn, she co-founded the Irish Literary Theatre and the Abbey Theatre, and wrote numerous short works for both companies. Lady Gregory produced a number of books of retellings of stories taken from Irish mythology. Born into a class that identified closely with British rule, she turned against it. Her conversion to cultural nationalism, as evidenced by her writings, was emblematic of many of the political struggles that occurred in Ireland during her lifetime.
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