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The High Deeds Of Finn MacCool Paperback – 20 Aug. 1992

by Rosemary Sutcliff (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 28 ratings
The Irish and Scottish legends of Finn MacCool, drawn together in the form of a continuous narrative.
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  1. Print length
    208 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Red Fox
  4. Publication date
    20 Aug. 1992
  5. Dimensions
    11 x 1.3 x 17.8 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0099979403
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0099979401
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Red Fox (20 Aug. 1992)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0099979403
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0099979401
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 1.3 x 17.8 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 28 ratings

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Rosemary Sutcliff

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Initially an art-school trained painter of miniatures, Rosemary Sutcliff’s first children's book was published in 1950, and from then on she devoted her time and talents to the writing of children's books and history novels, which have placed her name high in the field of contemporary children's literature and historical fiction. The UK Guardian newspaper called her a “writer of genius” in their obituary. Rosemary received an OBE in the 1975 Birthday Honours List, and a CBE in 1990.

Rosemary Sutcliff's novels won much critical acclaim in her lifetime and since. The best-known of her Roman novels is The Eagle of the Ninth, and the related trilogy of which the second, The Lantern Bearers, was awarded the 1959 Carnegie Medal. Her re-telling of the legend of Tristan and Iseult was highly highly recommended for the same award in 1972, once the award was opened up for re-awarding to the same author.

Rosemary Sutcliff was born in Surrey, the daughter of a naval officer. Later in her life she lived in Devon and then Sussex. At the age of two she contracted the progressively wasting Still's disease, and hence spent most of her life in a wheelchair. Sadly, Rosemary died in 1992 at the age of 72.

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  • Laurence
    5.0 out of 5 stars easy to read, enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 February 2022
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    It's written for children, but it's a very enjoyable read for anyone who's interested in Irish/Celtic myths and folklore.
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  • James
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finn MacCool at last!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2013
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    Sutcliff is perhaps best known for the 'Hound of Ulster' or 'Sword at Sunset'.; MacCool deserves its place among these classics:. good narrative style makes this an excellent read; you can hear the voice of he bard siting by the log fires in the Dun of long ago. A real imagination-catcher. Great reading.
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  • Ursula
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely delighted to have found this hardback version
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 November 2017
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    Absolutely delighted to have found this hardback version. Sutcliffe cannot be beaten in retelling of classical myth. She retains the flavour and tone of the original stories.
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  • Rob Fitz
    4.0 out of 5 stars High Deeds
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 December 2011
    I bought the book to read as a bedtime story to my daughter. I remember most of the stories from when I was young, so looking forward to passing them on to another generation.
    The book itself is in great condition, although came with a different front cover than shown on the advert - but I am sure that this will not stop my daughter's enjoyment of these classic tales.
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  • J. McMaster
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2019
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    It is a book!!!
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  • whimsical ninja
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for inquisitive kids
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 July 2012
    This is a review written by 9-year-old me (I've not read this book for 20 years). I was enthralled by the stories. They're pitched at a perfect level for curious-and-bright kids (if that sounds arrogant, don't worry, I'm not bright any more). I remember wincing at the skin being ripped off Conan's back, feeling his temptation at the salmon, and being whisked away on adventures both on land and at sea. I must dig it out and have another sneaky read! It really gets the best of the romanticism combined with a little bit of old-school Boys-Own swashbucklingness.
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  • clairemullen42@hotmail.com
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful re-telling of Irish tales
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 December 2001
    These traditional Irish tales are retold in the same vivid lyrical style that makes Rosemary Sutcliffe's historical fiction so enjoyable. They tell of the Fianna,their heroic leader Finn MacCool, and their adventures, battles, and dealings with the Fairy Kind in the rolling hills of Killarney. As the author says they "are full of loose ends and contradictions, and unexplained wisps of stangeness...made simply for the delight of story-making".
    Written for children but an enthralling introduction to Irish myths for all ages. Ideal for reading aloud - magical, and bloodthirsty enough to delight even the Roald Dahl generation.
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  • Ali Isaac
    3.0 out of 5 stars Tales of an ancient Irish hero.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 May 2013
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    To be honest, I had high expectations of this, it being written by Rosemary Sutcliffe, but I was somewhat disappointed. One of my favourite books of all time, since childhood, is her re-telling of Tristan and Iseult. I also loved her take on the Arthurian legend. If anyone can put flesh on the bones of an ancient hero and make him come alive, Rosemary Sutcliffe can, or so I thought.

    I have read the Fenian cycle of Ireland's mythology. I have also read Lady Gregory's version of Finn mac Cool's story. Rosemary has just repeated these, adding no insight or originality of her own, which surprised me. In fact, she left a lot out. I think she could have done so much more.

    If you know nothing of Ireland's mythology, this book would be a good place to start. It's written in an easy, accessible style, yet retains much of the character of the old tales. But detail is sparse, and there is no character development. If you want to know more, search online for the four mythological cycles themselves, or read Lady Gregory's book, 'Of Gods and Men' for a really fascinating view of what life was probably like in ancient Ireland.
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