This luxurious silkbound collection contains tales of Celtic folklore told by renowned folklorists Joseph Jacobs and James Stephens, featuring full-colour illustrations.
Drawing on the wonderful mythology of Ireland from traditional tales handed down in Gaelic through the generations, Celtic Myths features wondrous magic from ancient gods, beguiling witchcraft, conniving leprechauns, terrifying sea monsters and gallant heroes.
This volume features 26 charming tales, including:
The Story of Tuan Mac Cairill
The Boyhood of Fionn
The Birth of Bran
Oisìn's Mother
The Carl of the Drab Coat
The Enchanted Cave of Cesh Corran
Becuma of the White Skin Beth Gellert
Gold-Tree and Silver-Tree
King O'Toole and his Goose
This beautiful gift edition is luxuriously presented with deluxe silk binding, gold cover embossing, and full-colour illustrations, making a wonderful companion for anyone wanting to explore the folkloric traditions of the Celtic peoples.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Silkbound Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-colour illustrations.
ISBN: | 9781398839519 |
Publication date: | 30th November 2024 |
Author: | Joseph Jacobs, James Stephens |
Publisher: | Arcturus an imprint of Arcturus Publishing |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 160 pages |
Series: | Arcturus Silkbound Classics |
Genres: |
Fairy and Folk tales / Fairy tale retellings Celtic religion and mythology |