“The phrase the violent bear it away fascinated the 20th century Irish-American storyteller Flannery O'Connor, who used it as the title of one of her novels. O'Connor's surname connects her to an Irish royal family descended from Conchobor (pronounced Connor), the prehistoric king of Ulster who was foster father to Cuchulainn and husband of the unwilling Derdriu. In the western world, the antiquity of Irish lineages is exceeded only by that of the Jews.”
Quote by Thomas Cahill
Work
How The Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe
The book delves into the role of Irish monks and scholars in preserving classical knowledge and literature, which played a crucial part in the cultural and intellectual development of Europe. more
Author
Thomas Cahill
Thomas Cahill, born in 1940, is a renowned writer known for his historical works. His books, which delve into historical stories with a unique narrative style, have won the hearts of many readers. more