The Poems of Blathmac Son Cu Brettan , Together with the Gospel of Thomas and A Poem on the Virgin Mary
by Carney James (edited by)
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine with no dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 1870166477
- ISBN 13
- 9781870166478
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Dublin: The Irish Texts Society. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1989. Reprint of 1964 Edition. Hardcover. 1870166477 . First published 1964, this copy Reprinted 1989. Near Fine in original gilt decorated / titled green cloth. Covers showing light shelf wear to head/tail of spine only due to storage - NO damage. Presents as Near Fine. No dustjacket as issued. Internally the former owner's name and location in 2000 written on the front free endpaper = Patrick Thomas (Vicar of St David's Parish, Carmarthen and Canon of St Davids Cathedral. An honorary member of the Gorsedd of Bards, and a former member of the Welsh Language Board, he has written widely in both English and Welsh on a variety of literary, historical and religious subjects. ) . Otherwise no other inscriptions or marks. (xxxix) =(1 Blank) + 170pp. Contents + Textual Notes, Index to the Notes. "The discovery and edition for the Irish Texts Society by James Carney of this unique collection of early Irish poetry represented one of the most significant developments in Irish studies of the twentieth century. The verse provides an unrivalled insight into the early Irish reception of Biblical narratives, and into the religious mentalité of the early centuries of Christianity. The Gospel of Thomas text is of particular value to the history of the spread of apocryphal writings in Western Europe." . If Seller's Images aren't shown - Images available on Request. ; Irish Texts Society Volume 47; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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- Bookseller
- Sue Lloyd-Davies Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 120
- Title
- The Poems of Blathmac Son Cu Brettan , Together with the Gospel of Thomas and A Poem on the Virgin Mary
- Author
- Carney James (edited by)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine with no dust jacket
- Edition
- Reprint of 1964 Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1870166477
- ISBN 13
- 9781870166478
- Publisher
- The Irish Texts Society
- Place of Publication
- Dublin
- Date Published
- 1989
- Keywords
- 1870166477, The Poems Of Blathmac Son Cu Brettan , Together With The Gospel Of Thomas , And A Poem On The Virgin Mary, Carney James (edited By), Irish Studies Of The Twentieth Century., The Verse Provides An Unrivalled Insight Into The Early Irish Recepti
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- Poetry; Poetry/War Poetry;
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