Written when scholars across Europe were rediscovering Gaelic manuscripts long dismissed by Dr Johnson, this survey traces Celtic writing from the arrival of the Celts in history through St Patrick, Columba and Adamnan’s life of him, the Book of Deer and the Scottish manuscript collections. Later chapters retell the Ossianic and heroic cycles, including Grainne’s flight with Diarmad.
A readable guide for anyone curious about the Irish and Scottish Gaelic literary tradition and its sagas. Download the free EPUB.