A Dream of Angus Oge
A Dream of Angus Oge is a collection of poems by George William Russell that explores themes of Irish mythology and mysticism. The book includes works such as "The Voice of the Waves," "The Song of the Happy Shepherd," and "The Call of the Sidhe."
By George William Russell · First published 1903 · Genre: Fantasy, Mythology, Children's Literature · 1,859 words
First lines
The day had been wet and wild, and the woods looked dim and drenched from the window where Con sat. All the day long his ever restless feet were running to the door in a vain hope of sunshine. His sister, Norah, to quiet him had told him over and over again the tales which delighted him, the delight of hearing which was second only to the delight of living them over himself, when as Cuculain he kept the ford which led to Ulla, his sole hero heart matching the hosts of Meave; or as Fergus he wielded the sword of light the Druids made and gave to the champion, which in its sweep shore away the crests of the mountains; or as Brian, the ill-fated child of Turann, he went with his brothers in the ocean-sweeping boat farther than ever Columbus traveled, winning one by one in dire conflict with kings and enchanters the treasures which would appease the implacable heart of Lu.
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A Dream of Angus Oge is listed on Textopian as a short story by George William Russell, dated 1903 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Children's Literature, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 1,859 words
- Structure: 1 section, 30 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The narrative involves mythical elements, magical beings, and journeys to otherworldly realms, characteristic of fantasy literature.
- Mythology — The story incorporates figures and themes from Celtic mythology, such as the Sidhe and Danann gods.
- Children's Literature — The protagonist is a child, and the story explores themes of imagination and adventure common in children's literature.
- Adventure — The plot follows a journey with elements of exploration and discovery, typical of adventure stories.
Tags
fantasy · mythology · Irish literature · dreams · spirituality · nature · imagination · folklore · symbolism · adventure · self-discovery · mysticism