Celtic Fairy Tales and Legends

Celtic Fairy Tales and Legends

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12 classic Celtic fairy tales and their history, from mermaids to dragons.The Celtic cultures of the British Isles—Ireland, Scotland, and Wales—have produced some of the richest traditional tales in Europe. Three words best sum up their themes and flavor: adventure, enchantment, and romance.In this book, Rosalind Kerven has revived the best Celtic fairy tales for a new generation. The stories are sourced from old folk tale collections from all three regions, alongside selected medieval Welsh and Irish texts. This book complements the stories found in English Fairy Tales & Legends.Stories include: The Eagle and the Owl, King Cormac and the Golden Apples, The Hunter and the Seals, The Daughter of King Under-Wave, The Swan Princess, and The Red Etin’s Riddles.The book also includes notes on each story: the history and where it came from, its development, and short summaries of many related or similar stories.

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Weight0.51075 kg
Dimensions2.54 × 14.478 × 19.939 cm
Pages

208

Language
Format Old`
Publisher

Imprint

Year Published

2024-2-20

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Publication City/Country

United Kingdom

ISBN 10

184994850X

About The Author

Rosalind Kerven is a folklorist and the author of over 60 books published in 22 countries. She has a specialist knowledge of world myths, legends, and folk tales and is on a mission to bring these wonderful tales to life for new generations of readers. Her other bestselling titles include Native American Myths and Viking Myths & Sagas. She lives in the Northumberland National Park.

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