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Lifetime: 1860 - 1949 Passed: ≈ 75 years ago

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Douglas Hyde

Books by Douglas Hyde

Legends of Saints and Sinners Cover image

Legends of Saints and Sinners

Mythology Non-Fiction Religion
Mythology Legends Irish Folklore Folklore Cultural History Irish Mythology Celtic Mythology Folk stories Christian folklore Folk poems Religious traditions Oral traditions

This book, "Legends of Saints and Sinners", offers a unique look into the rich tapestry of Irish Christian folklore. It compiles a collection of traditional stories and poems that reflect the deep integration of Christianity into Irish cultural belie...

Sgéaluidhe Gaedhealach Cover image

Sgéaluidhe Gaedhealach

Fiction Fairy Tale Mythology Non-Fiction
Mythology Legends Irish Folklore Fairy tales Folklore Oral tradition Traditional Stories Celtic Irish Culture Folk stories Connacht Irish Language

This collection of folklore tales, gathered by Douglas Hyde in the Connacht region of Ireland during the late 19th century, provides a window into the rich oral tradition of Irish culture. Hyde meticulously documented the stories, preserving their la...