The Return of the Hero: With an Introduction by James Stephens

"The Return of the Hero" is a satirical and imaginative exploration of Irish mythology, centering on the legendary return of OisÃ-n from the land of eternal youth, TÃ-r na nÃ"g. Finding himself in an Ireland transformed by the arrival of Christianity, OisÃ-n encounters Saint Patrick, leading to a profound and often humorous clash between the ancient pagan ideals of the Fenian warriors and the new moral order of the Church.

Darrell Figgis masterfully weaves traditional lore with sharp philoso...