Cuchulain of Muirthemne

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The translation by Lady Gregory presents the legendary tales of Cuchulain, a pivotal figure in ancient Irish mythology, drawn from some of Europe’s oldest narratives. This work, compiled from both oral and written Gaelic sources, unites key events from Cuchulain's life and the Ulster Cycle, emphasizing themes of bravery, strength, and love. Lady Gregory's unique style captures the essence of Irish storytelling, making it a seminal text in the Irish literary revival. W. B. Yeats praised it as possibly the finest book to emerge from Ireland.