Publisher's Synopsis
Sons of the Sea Kings is a historical fiction novel written by Alice Milligan and published in 1914. The story is set in ancient Ireland and follows the lives of two brothers, Fionn and Goll, who are the sons of a sea king. The brothers are raised in a culture of violence and warfare, and their father expects them to follow in his footsteps as great warriors.As the brothers grow older, they begin to question the violent ways of their people and seek a different path. Fionn becomes a poet and a philosopher, while Goll becomes a farmer and a healer. However, their peaceful lives are interrupted when their father is killed in battle and they are forced to take up arms to defend their people.The novel explores themes of violence, masculinity, and the search for a better way of life. It also provides a glimpse into the culture and customs of ancient Ireland, including the importance of poetry and storytelling. Overall, Sons of the Sea Kings is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on Irish history and mythology.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.
