Overview

A definitive collection of stories from Celtic folklore told by master storyteller Joseph Jacobs. Drawing on the wonderful mythology of Ireland from traditional tales handed down in Gaelic through the generations, Celtic Fairy Tales features wondrous magic, beguiling witchcraft, conniving leprechauns, terrifying sea monsters and gallant heroes. This volume features 26 charming tales, including: • The Shepherd of Myddvai • The Story of Deirdre • The Sea-Maiden • Beth Gellert • The Battle of the Birds ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus World Mythology series brings together captivating retellings of myths and legends from different oral traditions, from Greek and Roman to Norse and Native American, offering rich insight into their cultures and beliefs.

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Author:   Joseph Jacobs
Publisher:   Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Arcturus
Dimensions:   Width: 15.30cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.361kg
ISBN:  

9781398808065

ISBN 10:   1398808067
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   30 September 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

I. Connla and The Fairy Maiden II. Guleesh III. The Field of Boliauns IV. The Horned Women V. Conal Yellowclaw VI. Hudden and Dudden and Donald O'neary VII. The Shepherd of Myddvai VIII. The Sprightly Tailor IX. The Story of Deirdre X. Munachar and Manachar XI. Gold-Tree and Silver-Tree XII. King O'toole and His Goose XIII. The Wooing of Olwen XIV. Jack and His Comrades XV. The Shee An Gannon and the Gruagach Gaire XVI. The Story-Teller at Fault XVII. The Sea-Maiden XVIII. A Legend of Knockmany XIX. Fair, Brown, and Trembling XX. Jack and His Master XXI. Beth Gellert XXII. The Tale of Ivan XXIII. Andrew Coffey XXIV. The Battle of The Birds XXV. Brewery of Eggshells XXVI. The Lad with the Goat-Skin

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Joseph Jacobs (1854-1916) was an Australian folklorist and translator who published several collections of fairy tales including English Fairy Tales, Celtic Fairy Tales and Indian Fairy Tales. During his lifetime, he was regarded as one of the world's leading experts on English folklore.

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