Publisher's Synopsis
The Pursuit After Diarmuid, O�������Duibhne, And Grainne, The Daughter Of Cormac Mac Airt, King Of Ireland In The Third Century is a book written by Standish Hayes O'Grady in 1857. The book is a retelling of an ancient Irish mythological tale about the pursuit of Diarmuid and Grainne. The story is set in the third century in Ireland, where Cormac Mac Airt, the king of Ireland, has a daughter named Grainne. She is promised to marry Fionn Mac Cumhaill, the leader of the Fianna, a band of warriors. However, Grainne falls in love with Diarmuid, one of Fionn's warriors, and they elope together. Fionn is furious and sets out to pursue them with his warriors. The pursuit takes them across Ireland, and they encounter many obstacles and challenges along the way. The story is full of adventure, romance, and tragedy.O'Grady's retelling of the story is considered a classic in Irish literature and has been influential in shaping the modern understanding of Irish mythology. The book is written in a poetic style, with vivid descriptions of the landscape and characters. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish mythology and folklore.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
