The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge

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The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge

EN·~12 hours

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Description

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.

Details

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.