Songs of The Glens of Antrim by Moira O´Neill
Moira O’Neill’s Songs of the Glens of Antrim is a collection of traditional Irish songs from the Glens of Antrim, a region in Northern Ireland. The songs are arranged in chronological order, beginning with the earliest known songs and progressing through to the present day. The book includes a brief introduction to the history of the Glens of Antrim, as well as a discussion of the various musical styles and instruments used in the songs. The book also includes a selection of photographs and illustrations, as well as a glossary of terms. The songs are presented in both English and Irish, and the book includes a selection of traditional Irish tunes. Songs of the Glens of Antrim is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the traditional music of Ireland.
By Moira O´Neill · First published 1900 · Genre: Folklore, Poetry, Historical Fiction · 25 chapters · 7,791 words
First lines
Sure this is blessed Erin an' this the same glen, / The gold is on the whin-bush, the wather sings again, / The Fairy Thorn's in flower, -- an' what ails my heart then? / Flower o' the May, / Flower o' the May, / What about the May time, an' he far away!
Summer loves the green glen, the white bird loves the sea, / An' the wind must kiss the heather top, an' the red bell hides a / bee; / As the bee is dear to the honey-flower, so one is dear to me. / Flower o' the rose, / Flower o' the rose, / A thorn pricked me one day, but nobody knows.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Moira O´Neill
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Folklore, Poetry, Historical Fiction, Romance
- Length: 7,791 words
- Structure: 25 chapters, 96 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Folklore — The book is a collection of traditional Irish folk songs from the Glens of Antrim, which is a region in Northern Ireland.
- Poetry — The book is a collection of poems written by Moira O'Neill, which are based on traditional Irish folk songs.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the Glens of Antrim, which is a region in Northern Ireland with a rich history and culture.
- Romance — Many of the poems in the book are about love and romance, and the themes of love and longing are prominent throughout the book.
Tags
Antrim (Northern Ireland : County) · Poetry · antrim (northern ireland county) · come · could · dark · day · eyes · far · heart · ireland · johneen
Contents
- THE SONG OF GLEN DUN
- CORRYMEELA
- MARRIAGE
- SEA WRACK
- A BROKEN SONG
- THE FAIRY LOUGH
- A SONG OF GLENANN
- "FORGETTIN'."
- DENNY'S DAUGHTER
- LOST
- "CUTTIN' RUSHES."
- "THE OULD LAD."
- THE RACHRAY MAN
- BIRDS
- JOHNEEN
- "BEAUTY'S A FLOWER."
- THE BOY FROM BALLYTEARIM
- I MIND THE DAY
- GRACE FOR LIGHT
- THE GRAND MATCH
- THE SAILOR MAN
- AT SEA
- "LOOKIN' BACK."
- THE NORTH-WEST - CANADA
- BACK TO IRELAND