The Tain [Paperback]

TheT?in B? Cuailnge, center-piece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, is Ireland's greatest epic. Thomas Kinsella's lively translation is based on the partial texts in two medieval manuscripts, with elements from other versions. This edition includes a group of related stories which prepare for the action of theT?inalong with brush drawings by Louis le Brocquy.TheT?in B? Cuailnge, center-piece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, is Ireland's greatest epic. Thomas Kinsella's lively translation is based on the partial texts in two medieval manuscripts, with elements from other versions. This edition includes a group of related stories which prepare for the action of theT?inalong with brush drawings by Louis le Brocquy.Translator's Note and AcknowledgementsArtist's NoteIntroductionMapsSome Recommended BooksPronunciation of Irish WordsBefore the TainThe TainNotes on the TextThomas Kinsellais a poet and translator. Among his publications areBlood and FamilyandFrom Centre City.A reissue of Kinsella's admired version of Ireland's greatest epic