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The Wisdom Of The Celts (Wisdom Library) - Softcover

King, Patricia; Sigillito, Gina; Deady, Sile

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Synopsis

Explores the richly textured history of the Celtic world, where knowledge, art, and religion were revered, sexuality was celebrated openly, and men and women were treated equally, discussing the profound impact the Celts had on the Western world and bringing to life Celtic literature, legend, and lore. Original.

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About the Author

Dr. Patricia King holds a Ph.D. in Irish Studies, and was formerly director of Ireland House, the center for Irish Studies and Culture at New York University. She was also a cofounder of the Irish Arts Center in New York. She received her B.A. from Marymount College, her M.A. from Notre Dame University, did postgraduate work at study at Trinity College, Dublin, and received her Ph.D. in Irish Studies from the Graduate Center of CUNY. She is currently on leave and living with her family in Connecticut.

Gina Sigillito has studied Celtic mythology, art, philosophy, and Christianity since 1990 at a variety of schools, including the Irish Arts Centre, Ireland House at New York University, and Trinity College, Dublin. She attended Columbia and Fordham Universities in New York City and holds a B.A. in English and Journalism. She has lectured in New York City on women in Irish history at a number of venues including New York City Hall, Fordham University, the Irish Arts Center, and Hunter College, and has traveled extensively throughout Ireland. She currently works for a major publisher in New York City.

Síle Deady holds a B.A. in Archeology and has excavated at sites ranging from the Neolithic at Newgrange, Ireland, to Viking sites in the Hebrides of Scotland. She also holds a degree in Art and Architectural history and lived in Rome from 1990–1994 where she taught Rococo art and architecture.

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