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Immerse yourself in a world of fairy queens and Celtic warriors in this remarkable collection of Irish folk tales.

Set in Medieval Ireland, this collection of 10 stories were gathered in the late 19th and early 20th century by writer James Shepherd, described by James Joyce as ''my rival, the latest Irish genius''. The lyricism and humour within these retellings are unequalled and provide wonderful insight into the culture and traditions of Ireland. Drawn from the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology, they include:

• The Birth of Bran
• The Enchanted Cav of Cesh Corran
• Mongan''s Frenzy
• The Carl of the Drab Coat

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.

Irish Fairy & Folk Tales

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    Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
    Publication Date: 01/05/2020
    ISBN13: 9781838575397, 978-1838575397
    ISBN10: 1838575391

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    Immerse yourself in a world of fairy queens and Celtic warriors in this remarkable collection of Irish folk tales.

    Set in Medieval Ireland, this collection of 10 stories were gathered in the late 19th and early 20th century by writer James Shepherd, described by James Joyce as ''my rival, the latest Irish genius''. The lyricism and humour within these retellings are unequalled and provide wonderful insight into the culture and traditions of Ireland. Drawn from the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology, they include:

    • The Birth of Bran
    • The Enchanted Cav of Cesh Corran
    • Mongan''s Frenzy
    • The Carl of the Drab Coat

    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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