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Jeffrey Gantz

Author of Early Irish Myths and Sagas

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Works by Jeffrey Gantz

Early Irish Myths and Sagas (1981) — Editor — 1,144 copies

Associated Works

The Mabinogion (1300) — Introduction, some editions; Translator, some editions — 4,501 copies
Tales of Cú Chulaind: Irish Heroic Myths (1996) — Translator, some editions — 150 copies
Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed — Translator, some editions — 1 copy
Branwen, Daughter of Llŷr — Translator, some editions — 1 copy
Manawydan, Son of Llŷr — Translator, some editions — 1 copy
Math, Son of Mathonwy — Translator, some editions — 1 copy
The Dream of Macsen Wledig — Translator, some editions — 1 copy
Lludd and Llefelys — Translator, some editions — 1 copy
Culhwch and Olwen — Translator, some editions — 1 copy
The Dream of Rhonabwy — Translator, some editions — 1 copy
Owain, or the Lady of the Fountain — Translator, some editions — 1 copy
Peredur Son of Efrawg — Translator, some editions — 1 copy
Geraint and Enid — Translator, some editions — 1 copy

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Even for a selection of tales, the quality here is very spotty. Some of the tales I just didn't like at all. But when it's good, it's good.

Highlights: Cattle Raid of Fróech, Boyhood Deeds of Cú Chulaind, Macc Da Thó's Pig, Intoxication of the Ulaid, Bricriu's Feast
 
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conchobhar | 8 other reviews | Aug 31, 2022 |
One of those very small Penguin 60s classics that slip easily into ones pocket. I have dozens of them and would read them on the train when commuting.
 
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lcl999 | Jul 8, 2022 |
This is a really good translation and telling of the early Irish myths and sagas. I’ve always enjoyed the Celtic myths, and I highly recommend this as a read!
 
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historybookreads | 8 other reviews | Jul 26, 2021 |
While definitely interesting, this was light on the supporting material, and made heavy going for someone new to the subject.
 
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RJ_Stevenson | 8 other reviews | Aug 19, 2020 |

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