1891. The stories, poems and traditions in this book were gathered
entirely from oral sources as opportunities arose and follow the
legendary exploits of Fionn and his warrior band. The warrior-bands
called Fianna were composed of people who had cut themselves off
from mainstream society and created a counterculture of their own.
They renounced allegiance to their relatives, retaining allegiance
only to each other. They served as mercenaries for tribal rulers,
but for much of the year they lived by hunting and gathering in the
wilderness. Their disregard for boundaries meant that they often
interacted with creatures from the Otherworld, and could assume the
shapes of the animals they hunted. Most of the surviving stories
are about Fionn Mac Cumhaill and his band of Fenians. Fionn Mac
Cumhaill's men are all drawn as individuals: Oisin the poet and
mystic, Diarmuid the lover, Caoilte the conciliator, Conan the
boastful but cowardly bully, the scrupulously fair Oscar, and so
on. Part of the delight of the stories is how these diverse and
contrasting personalities manage to cooperate in order to ensure
the group's survival. They are also known for their generosity and
hospitality. See the other works by this author available from
Kessinger Publishing.
General
Imprint: |
Kessinger Publishing Co
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2010 |
First published: |
September 2010 |
Editors: |
John Gregorson Campbell
|
Dimensions: |
191 x 235 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
336 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-162-63317-6 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-162-63317-4 |
Barcode: |
9781162633176 |
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