Originally published in 1892, this beautifully written collection of Celtic fairy tales is bound to enrapture. Filled to the brim with, as Joseph Jacob says, βboth the best, and the best known folk-tales of the Celts," this is the first of his two collections of Celtic folklore. Included in this c
Celtic tales: fairy tales and stories of enchantment from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and Wales; illustrated by Kate Forrester
β Scribed by Kate Forrester
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books LLC
- Year
- 2016
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 1 MB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN
- 1452152845
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β¦ Synopsis
The traditional stories of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales transport us to the fantastical world of Celtic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the 16 stories in this compilation conjure forgotten realms and rare magical creatures in vivid prose. These timeless tales brim with wit and magic, and each one is brought to life with elegant silhouette art by Kate Forrester in this special illustrated edition.
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