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Overview"Discover the incredible myths and legends of Ireland in this wonderful selection of tales, collected and retold by Lady Wilde, the mother of Oscar Wilde. Lady Wilde was an accomplished folklorist who sought to preserve Irish culture through recording their enchanting myths, rituals and beliefs. This collection contains over 100 of these enthralling and eerie tales including, ""The Horned Women,"" ""The Holy Well and the Murderer,"" and ""The Bride's Death-Song,"" Each showcase the strange and mystical superstitions spread by Irish peasantry in the ancient tongue. This edition also includes a chapter on the ancient peoples of Ireland written by her husband Sir William Wilde which forms part of the original manuscript. It will appeal to anyone interested in Ireland and its oral history." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jane WildePublisher: Sirius Entertainment Imprint: Sirius Entertainment Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.30cm Weight: 0.376kg ISBN: 9781398836600ISBN 10: 1398836605 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 02 January 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationLady Wilde (1821-1896), born Jane Francesca Agnes Elgee in Wexford, was an Irish poet, activist and the mother of famed playwright and poet Oscar Wilde. Early on in her career, she wrote under the pen name 'Speranza' and fought for Irish independence through her articles and poetry. She had a special interest in Irish folktales which she gathered and recorded, culminating in her anthology Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland. She also contributed some writings of Irish folk tales to the Celtic revival anthologies created by W.B. Yeats. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |