Publisher's Synopsis
""The Literature of the Celts: Its History and Romance"" is a book written by Magnus Maclean and originally published in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and literature of the Celts, a group of people who inhabited much of Europe during ancient times. Maclean explores the mythology, legends, and folklore of the Celts, as well as their poetry, prose, and other forms of literature. He discusses the influence of Celtic literature on other cultures, including the English and French, and examines the impact of Christianity on Celtic literature.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Celtic literature. Maclean begins with an overview of the history of the Celts and their migration across Europe. He then delves into the mythology and religion of the Celts, discussing their gods, goddesses, and other supernatural beings.Maclean also explores the role of storytelling and oral tradition in Celtic culture, as well as the development of written literature in the Celtic languages. He discusses notable works of Celtic literature, such as the Welsh Mabinogion and the Irish T�����in B������ C������ailnge.Overall, ""The Literature of the Celts: Its History and Romance"" provides a fascinating look at the rich literary tradition of the Celts, and its enduring influence on Western culture.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.
