Early Christian Lives
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
This selection of early saints' lives, full of vivid incidents and astonishing miracles, consists of classics of hagiography that were all written in the second half of the 4th century.
Gregory Books
Lady Gregory was an Irish dramatist and folklorist instrumental in the flourishing of Irish literature. She co-founded the Irish Literary Theatre and the Abbey Theatre, writing numerous short works for both companies. Her writings frequently drew upon Irish mythology and folklore, preserving and popularizing the island's rich cultural heritage. Gregory's work helped define a distinctive Irish literary voice.
The Virgin's Lover
- 496 pages
- 18 hours of reading
A fictional portrait of the early years of the reign of Elizabeth I follows the young queen as she copes with intrigues aimed at placing Mary, Queen of Scots, on the British throne, and her passion for the traitorous Robert Dudley, who finds his wife Amy Robsart a possible hindrance to his ambitions.
Podivuhodné irské příběhy
- 97 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Výbor z irských mýtů a legend obsahuje následující příběh: Děti krále Lira — Finnův příchod — Finnova družina — Branovo zrození — O matce Orsinově — Největší hrdinové Fiannanští.