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Bard: the Odyssey of the Irish (Mass Market Paperback)

by Morgan Llywelyn (Author)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: Tor Books; Reprint edition (31 Dec 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0812585151
  • ISBN-13: 978-0812585155
  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.2 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 416,857 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"By deftly reworking Ireland's ancient myths and legends, Morgan Llywelyn has made "Bard" ring with Celtic spirit." - "Los Angeles Times"
"A stunning novel that brilliantly evokes the times and the people... a full-bodied historical novel sure to be savored by many." -"Booklist"
"The most intriguing of [Lywelyn's] warrior/mystic/romance concoctions." -"Kirkus Reviews"


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Amergin, a poet, harpist, and historian, and his brothers, the son of Mil, leave Spain to conquer Ireland, where they encounter the Tuatha De Danann, in a saga based in Celtic legend and history.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating, 9 Dec 1998
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I loved this book! The beautiful weaving she does with her words reflect the intricate art of the people she writes about. This story is more than a story; its history, romance, war, learning, life, music, spirituality and passion all rolled into one.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Bard gives an informative glimpse into Gaelic history., 27 Feb 1997
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I've been reading Gaelic culture and history for a long time, but Bard gives a new perspective by looking at the pre-history of the peoples before they left Europe. The plot of the story, including the migration to Ireland, is well-paced and imaginative, and suits the cultural background well. I wish the author had been more explanatory about the magical people encountered in Ireland, but that's a minor dissatisfaction with an otherwise excellent treatment of the subject. Anyone wishing to learn more about Gaelic history while hearing a great story should read this book.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A journey of fantasy and history, for a passionate people, 12 Oct 1996
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This is the story of a bard and his people, as they journey from thier home, into a new land. The author shows you insight into a people who lived a different history than the classic one taught in school. She brings to light the indomitable spirit of the people who are to found Ireland. Here we can see a different view of history and its effect on these people. It follows the lives of a group of brothers and how they lead thier people across the sea. The main focus of this book is one of the brothers, who as a bard and a druid, is the mirror of his people, while battling his own internal demons. This epic sweeps you into the lives of this family and thier traditions. It is a must read that is almost impossible to put down.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful adventure into Celtic History.
This was my first Morgan LLywelyn novel to read and I am now hooked!! wonderful description of celts and great characters.. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars a filling journey into domain of the human spirit of living
..the generocity of the earth, the voice of the spirits, the untorn facbric of the tribe. the bard, for me, is more than a beutifull story based on facts on the history of... Read more
Published on 28 Nov 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has me proud of being Gaelician!!
I want to thank out of the bottom of my heart the author, because the romanized world has misunderstood my ancestors and actually made many of us believe that the Gaels were... Read more
Published on 24 Oct 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Imaginative, Beautifully written
I stayed up late last night (6/16/98) to read through to when Amergin and Shinann would be together, beautiful! I cried! Read more
Published on 16 Jun 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Historical Fiction with Passion
Morgan's style of combining the vibrant history of the Celts with a truly artistic touch is very inspiring. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars A most incredible story of a most incredible people.
The strong and magical voice of Amergin can still be heard. These early Celts do all there ancestors proud with the courage and strength shown in their early conquest of ancient... Read more
Published on 4 Jun 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite depiction of Ireland's legendary ancestry.
Ms Llywelyn in this exceptional book about the legendary be- ginnings of the Irish people blends together the conceivable hypothesis of an Iberian migration and the ephemeral... Read more
Published on 4 Jan 1997

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