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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 • Oisín'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.

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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. James Stephens (1880-1950) Born in Dublin, James Stephens was known by the nickname 'Tiny Tim' due to his 4' 10"" stature. Stephens graduated as a solicitor's clerk but his Irish Nationalism saw him find work as a registrar in the National Gallery of Ireland. He penned many retellings of Irish folk and fairy tales and further wrote original novels based on the traditions as well as poetry.

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