
audiobook
THE ANCIENT IRISH EPIC TALE TÁIN BÓ CÚALNGE - "THE CUALNGE CATTLE-RAID"
PREFACE
I. THE PILLOW-TALK
II. THE OCCASION OF THE TÁIN
III. THE RISING-OUT OF THE MEN OF CONNACHT AT CRUACHAN AI
IV. THE FORETELLING
V. THIS IS THE ROUTE OF THE TÁIN
VI. THE MARCH OF THE HOST
VII. THE YOUTHFUL EXPLOITS OF CUCHULAIN
VIIa. THE SLAYING OF THE SMITH'S HOUND BY CUCHULAIN, AND THE REASON HE IS CALLED CUCHULAIN
Step into the world of early medieval Ireland, where honor, rivalry, and the clang of spears echo across rolling green plains. This unabridged translation brings the legendary cattle raid of the Brown Bull of Cualnge to life, preserving the rhythm and vivid imagery of the original Gaelic manuscripts. The introduction grounds listeners in the rich tapestry of the Ulster Cycle, explaining how cattle once measured wealth and sparked epic confrontations.
At the heart of the tale stands the fierce warrior Cú Chulainn, whose feats become the talk of both Erin and Alba. As rival provinces marshal their forces, the narrative builds a tense standoff that sets the stage for a legendary showdown. Listeners will feel the pulse of ancient bardic storytelling, complete with the texture of facsimile pages that echo the manuscript’s own voice.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (691K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Ted Garvin, Brendan O'Connor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2005-08-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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