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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Tain Bo Cuailnge, centre-piece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, is Ireland's greatest epic. It tells the story of a great cattle-raid, the invasion of Ulster by the armies of Medb and Ailill, queen and king of Connacht, and their allies, seeking to carry off the great Brown Bull of Cuailnge. The hero of the tale is Cuchulainn, the Hound of Ulster, who resists the invaders single-handed while Ulster's warriors lie sick.Thomas Kinsella presents a complete and living version of the story. His translation is based on the partial texts in two medieval manuscripts, with elements from other versions, and adds a group ofrelated stories which prepare for the action of the Tain. Illustrated with brush drawings by Louis le Brocquy, this edition provides a combination of medieval epic and modern art. The Tain Bo Cuailnge, centre-piece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, tells the story of a giant cattle-raid, the invasion of Ulster by the armies of Medb and Ailill, queen and king of Connacht, and their allies, seeking to carry off the great Brown Bull of Cuailnge. This is Thomas Kinsella's translation of the story. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780192803733
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # GB-9780192803733
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Book Description Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Tain 0.56. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9780192803733
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. "The T 'ain B 'o Cuailnge", centre-piece of the 8th century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, is Ireland's greatest epic. This translation is based on the partial texts in two medieval manuscripts, with elements from other versions, and adds a group of related stories which prepare for the T 'ain. Seller Inventory # B9780192803733