Original Author: Lady Augusta Gregory
First Edition: 1902
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Lady Gregory's classic retelling of the Ulster Cycle, recounting the life, adventures, battles, and tragic fate of Cú Chulainn, Ireland's greatest legendary hero. Drawing upon medieval Irish sources, the work introduces readers to the heroic traditions of ancient Ireland and remains one of the most influential retellings of Irish mythology.
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Cuchulain of Muirthemne
Original Author: Lady Augusta Gregory
Summary: The Sacred Texts edition of Cuchulain of Muirthemne presents Lady Gregory’s 1904 retelling of the Ulster Cycle in a clean, fully transcribed HTML format. Hosted within the site’s Celtic literature archive, this edition preserves the complete text while offering chapter‑level navigation, allowing readers to move easily through Cú Chulainn’s childhood, his training with Scáthach, his single combats, the defense of Ulster during the Táin Bó Cúailnge, and his tragic final battle. Unlike scanned editions, the Sacred Texts version is fully typed, maintaining the structure, pacing, and stylistic rhythm of Gregory’s prose without modern editorial changes. Its stable hosting and simple layout make it one of the most accessible and reliable online presentations of the work, ideal for readers seeking a browser‑friendly version of Gregory’s classic retelling of Ireland’s greatest hero.
Publication Date: 1904
Cuchulain of Muirthemne
Original Author: Lady Augusta Gregory
Summary: Cuchulain of Muirthemne is Lady Gregory’s retelling of the Ulster Cycle, published in 1904 as the companion volume to Gods and Fighting Men. It chronicles the life, battles, and tragic death of Cú Chulainn, Ireland’s greatest legendary hero. Gregory draws from medieval Irish manuscripts, bardic tradition, and oral storytellers to present the tales of Cú Chulainn’s childhood, his training with Scáthach, his single combats, his defense of Ulster during the Táin Bó Cúailnge, and his final battle. Her retelling balances fidelity to the ancient sources with accessible, lyrical prose, making this one of the most enduring and influential presentations of Ireland’s heroic literature.
Publication Date: 1903
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A Book of Saints and Wonders
Summary:
A collection of Irish saints' lives, legends, miracles, and folklore retold by Lady Gregory. Bringing together stories from Ireland's religious and cultural traditions, the work offers readers an accessible introduction to the people, places, and beliefs that shaped medieval Irish spirituality and folklore.
