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The Tain
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I read this while going through a "what haven't I read that maybe I should have" period. If you are really interested in this period of Irish history, I can see where it will be of use. If not, unless you go through a period like mine, don't bother. It isn't particularly fun to read and without that driving interest it isn't that good a read.... »
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The New Oxford Book of Irish Verse (Oxford Books of Verse)
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This is a very scholarly textbook. It absolutely does what it sets out to do: provide an academic overview of the breadth of the history of Irish and English poetry from Ireland. That being said, where's the humor? Where's the humanity? Political and ecclesiastical history are well represented, and there's blood and tragedy a'plenty; but where are ... »
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This is a very useful introduction to Irish poetry for people who do not have any Irish. It also has a very useful general introduction to the period and to each poem/poet; for more elaborate general reading I'd recommend O Tuama's "Repossessions: Selected Essays on the Irish Literary Heritage".However, I can hardly believe it is out of print: I ... »
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