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Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales

By Joseph Jacobs
Series: Arcturus Classics
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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... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Written by classic folklorist Joseph Jacobs, Celtic Folk & Fairy Tales includes over 26 charming tales from folklore from the Celtic tradition, including: 'The Shepherd of Myddvai', 'The Story of Deirdre', 'The Sea-Maiden', and 'Beth Gellert'.

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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: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398845329

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arcturus

Illustration: Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 183g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

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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