IRISH HERO TALES.
Reading edition
1. Quest of the sons of Turenn.
2. Cuchulain's youth.
3. Strife for the dun cow of Cooley.
4. Cuchulain and Ferdia.
5. Cuchulain's death.
6. Fate of the sons of Usna.
7. King Fergus and King Iubdan.
8. Chase of the Gilla Dacar.
9. Oisin in the land of youth.
Sources for the story teller:
Curtin, Jeremiah. Hero tales of Ireland.
For the most part disconnected stories of adventure, which, though full of interest, lack the peculiar Celtic flavor. Contains: Chase of the Gilla Dacar.
Gregory, Augusta, lady. Cuchulain of Muirthemne.
The most detailed account of Cuchulain told with great sympathy in dignified, often metrical prose. Contains: Cuchulain's youth, Strife for the dun cow, Cuchulain and Ferdia, Cuchulain's death, Fate of the sons of Usna.
Hull, Eleanor. Boys' Cuchulain.
An abridged and adapted version of the Cuchulain legend that retains much of the heroic spirit. Requires little preparation from the story teller. Contains: Cuchulain's youth, Strife for the dun cow, Cuchulain's death, Fate of the sons of Usna.
Joyce, P.W. Old Celtic romances.
A translation may either follow the very words or reproduce the life and spirit of the original. I have chosen this latter course.—Author's pref. Contains: Chase of the Gilla Dacar, Oisin in the land of youth.
O'Grady, S.H. Silva gadelica.
Valuable and interesting material in the raw. Contains: King Fergus and King Iubdan, Chase of the Gilla Dacar.
Rolleston, T.W. High deeds of Finn.
Simple versions which possess a genuine atmosphere, although the author did not go directly to the manuscripts for his material. Contains: King Fergus and King Iubdan, Chase of the Gilla Dacar, Oison in the land of youth.