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The Saga of King Suibhne: Beast or Demon, Madman or Outcast – Tatiana Mikhailova – Alma Mater – 2026 – ISBN 978-5-00264-078-2

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This publication presents a translation and comprehensive study by T. A. Mikhailova (Institute of Linguistics, Russian Academy of Sciences) of one of the most important works of medieval Irish literature, the Saga of Suibhne the Mad. Particular attention is paid to the study of the concepts of madness and savagery in European culture, literature, and legal texts. The author examines the Saga of King Suibhne the Mad from literary, linguistic, historical, and cultural perspectives.

This publication contains a translation of the Saga and commentary. T. A. Mikhailova's study paints a picture of life and everyday life in a distant era, expanding the reader's understanding of the culture and dramatic history of medieval Ireland. The traditions of this culture are alive and well today, and its vibrant identity continues to attract a growing number of admirers and enthusiasts of the Celtic world.

This book is intended for historians, philologists, students of the humanities, and anyone interested in the literary heritage of medieval Ireland.
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