The Three Sorrows Of Storytelling

The Three Sorrows of Storytelling: And Ballads of St. Columkille is a book written by Douglas Hyde and published in 1895. The book is a collection of Irish ballads and stories that focus on the theme of sorrow and the power of storytelling. The first part of the book explores the three sorrows of storytelling, which are the sorrows of exile, the sorrows of love, and the sorrows of death. Hyde uses these sorrows to explore the human condition and the power of storytelling to help us deal with our sorrows.The second part of the book is a collection of ballads about St. Columkille, an Irish saint who lived in the 6th century. The ballads tell the story of St. Columkille's life and his many miracles, and they also explore the theme of sorrow and the power of faith to help us overcome our sorrows.Overall, The Three Sorrows of Storytelling: And Ballads of St. Columkille is a powerful exploration of the human condition and the power of storytelling and faith to help us deal with our sorrows. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish folklore and mythology, as well as anyone interested in exploring the power of storytelling to help us make sense of our lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.