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This is a book that should be acquired by anyone who is concerned with the study of early Irish literature . . . . This is a very special book, indeed, its sum greater than its already outstanding parts. --Parergon O Cathasaigh's work combines aspects of the traditional philological and etymological studies of early Irish myth and saga with interpretations of these works as literary works in their own right. O Cathasaigh is an excellent guide through the complexities of early Irish literature, whether it be on general issues such as he addresses his essays on The Semantics of sid, The Concept of the Hero in Early Irish Literature, and Early Irish Literature and Law, or more specific themes, such as 'Cath Maige Tuired' as Exemplary Myth, Mythology in 'Tain Bo Cuailgne', and The Rhetoric of 'Fingal Ronain'. --Fabula Tomas O Cathasaigh has long been known for his sensitive and superbly nuanced readings of early Irish literature. This impeccably edited collection brings together his most important articles of the past thirty years, many of which appeared originally in anthologies and periodicals not always easy to find outside Ireland. O Cathasaigh's deep learning and profound insights are evident on every page. This is truly a 'must-have' book both for specialists in Celtic and for all medievalists interested in vernacular culture and the intersection of native and Latin traditions. --Robin Stacey, University of Washington

-A turning-point in Celtic studies occurred in 1981 when Tomas O Cathasaigh began a series of thematic studies of Irish sagas, starting with 'The Theme of Lommrad.' Now, three decades later, his ground-breaking collection of essays has been gathered together in a book. The student experience has been transformed. No essay or article on Irish sagas can be written without consulting Professor O Cathasaigh's close readings. We are all in debt to him, Matthieu Boyd, and the University of Notre Dame Press.- --Patrick Sims-Williams, Aberystwyth University, Wales

This is a book that should be acquired by anyone who is concerned with the study of early Irish literature . . . . This is a very special book, indeed, its sum greater than its already outstanding parts. --Parergon Tom s Cathasaigh has long been known for his sensitive and superbly nuanced readings of early Irish literature. This impeccably edited collection brings together his most important articles of the past thirty years, many of which appeared originally in anthologies and periodicals not always easy to find outside Ireland. Cathasaigh's deep learning and profound insights are evident on every page. This is truly a 'must-have' book both for specialists in Celtic and for all medievalists interested in vernacular culture and the intersection of native and Latin traditions. --Robin Stacey, University of Washington Cathasaigh's work combines aspects of the traditional philological and etymological studies of early Irish myth and saga with interpretations of these works as literary works in their own right. Cathasaigh is an excellent guide through the complexities of early Irish literature, whether it be on general issues such as he addresses his essays on The Semantics of s d, The Concept of the Hero in Early Irish Literature, and Early Irish Literature and Law, or more specific themes, such as 'Cath Maige Tuired' as Exemplary Myth, Mythology in 'T in B C ailgne', and The Rhetoric of 'Fingal R n in'. --Fabula

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Tomás Ó Cathasaigh is the Henry L. Shattuck Professor of Irish Studies in the Department of Celtic Languages and Literatures at Harvard University.

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