Irish Myths and Legends: Ancient Legends of Gods, Goddesses and Otherworldly Fol

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This luxurious collection brings together some of the greatest retellings of Irish stories that have survived generations, penned by classic folklorists including Lady Wilde, Jeremiah Curtin, Joseph Jacobs and James Stephens. This edition is beautifully presented with gold cover embossing, full-colour endpapers designs and stencilled page edges.

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This captivating collection brings together some of the greatest retellings of Irish stories that have survived generations, presented in an ornate hardback edition with gold cover embossing and stencilled page edges. From the fearsome giant Fin MacCool and the mighty warrior Cuchulain to magical fairies and mythical creatures, the stories in this book will enthral and entertain. The tales included have been penned by some of the greatest writers on Irish folklore and legend, ranging from Lady Wilde, Jeremiah Curtin, Joseph Jacobs and James Stephens. Filled with stirring adventures, heroic deeds and enchanting beings, this volume of Irish myths and legends celebrates the tradition of storytelling so treasured by the people of the Emerald Isle.Presented with a gold embossed cover design, stencilled page-edges and full-colour endpaper artworks, this covetable edition is an incredible collection for anyone interested in Irish culture and mythology.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Collectible Myth and Legends series contains luxurious gold embossed gift editions of classic myth and legends from around the world, featuring full-colour endpaper designs, ivory pages and striking stencilled page edges.

Author Biography

Renowned for their contribution to the preservation of Irish culture and history through storytelling, the writers in this collection came from both sides of the Atlantic. Included here are the works of Lady Wilde, Joseph Jacobs, James Stephens, Jeremiah Curtin, and many more.

Table of Contents

CONTENTSIntroductionA Note on NamesThe Field of Boliauns by Joseph JacobsConall Yellowclaw by Joseph JacobsThe Twelve Wild Geese by Patrick KennedyThe Leprechaun by Lady WildeThe Legend of Ballytowtas Castle by Lady WildeThe Fate of the Children of Lir by Lady GregoryOisin's Children by Lady GregoryBalor on Tory Island by Jeremiah CurtinThe Birth of Fin MacCumhail by Jeremiah CurtinFin MacCumhail and the Fenians of Erin in the Castle of Fear Dubh by Jeremiah CurtinThe Three Daughters of King O'Hara by Jeremiah CurtinThe Weaver's Son and the Giant of the White Hill by Jeremiah CurtinFair, Brown and Trembling by Jeremiah CurtinCucúlin by Jeremiah CurtinBecuma of the White Skin by James StephensMongan's Frenzy by James StephensThe Story of Tuan mac Cairill by James Stephens

Details ISBN1398845566 Author Joseph Jacobs Pages 256 Publisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd Series Collectible Myths and Legends Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781398845565 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-11-30 Subtitle Ancient Legends of Gods, Goddesses and Otherworldly Folk Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General UK Release Date 2024-11-30 Illustrations Hardback ISBN-10 1398845566 Imprint Arcturus We've got this

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