THE COMING OF CUCULAIN ~ Standish O'Grady HC/DJ circa 1921

Description: The Cuculain Cycle A Trilogy - Book 1 THE COMING OF CUCULAIN by Standish O'Grady ____________________________Decorated hardcover with dust jacket; 168 pages; Size Approx. 5 X 7 1/4.Published by The Talbot Press; undated, circa 1921.Details: This is the first book of the trilogy, The Cuculain Cycle, "a romance of the heroic age of Ireland -- battles, encounters, banquets, goblets, spears, Druids, enchantments, forays, shields clanging in battle, and forests and hills trembling at the sight."The front cover and spine are decorated with a Celtic design, and gilt lettering. Scarce in the original dust jacket.From the Preface: "Cuculain and his friends are historical characters, seen as it were through mists of love and wonder, whom men could not forget, but for centuries continued to celebrate in countless songs and stories. They were not literary phantoms, but actual existences; imaginary and fictitious characters, mere creatures of idle fancy, do not live and flourish so in the world's memory. And as to the gigantic stature and superhuman prowess and achievements of those antique heroes, it must not be forgotten that all art magnifies, as if in obedience to some strong law; and so, even in our own times, Grattan, where he stands in artistic bronze, is twice as great as the real Grattan thundering in the Senate. I will therefore ask the reader, remembering the large manner of the antique literature from which our tale is drawn, to forget for a while that there is such a thing as scientific history, to give his imagination a holiday, and follow with kindly interest the singular story of the boyhood of Cuculain, 'battle-prop of the valour and torch of the chivalry of the Ultonians.' " A fine addition for your bookshelf!Condition: A little edge wear and some small spots to the back cover, lower corners lightly bumped, some foxing to the endpapers and light yellowing to the upper margin of pages, otherwise in very good condition with a solid binding and clean pages. The dust jacket has some chipping to the edges and mended splits at the folds, in a new removable, clear, protective cover. Note: The letter/number at the end of the title line for this listing is just an inventory code for locating the book. Free Domestic Economy Shipping! Check out my other items!Be sure to add me to your favorites list! About Us:Rivendell Antiquarian Books sells used rare, vintage and collectable books predominantly from pre 1970. We have been sellers of antiquarian books for over 20 years, and our experience helps ensure quality descriptions of our rare and collectable books. Be assured that we want your experience with Rivendell Antiquarian Books to be enjoyable and problem free. 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Price: 40 USD

Location: Schenectady, New York

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