Author: William SharpPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The Laughter of Peterkin
Author: William SharpThe Laughter of Peterkin
Author: William SharpThe Laughter of Peterkin: A retelling of old tales of the Celtic Wonderworld
Author: William SharpPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
"The Laughter of Peterkin" by William Sharp is a storybook about the Celtic Wonderworld. The old tales reveal interesting facts about Celtic myths and legends. Excerpt: "At the rising of the moon, Peterkin awoke, and laughed. He was in his little white bed near the open window, so that when a moonbeam wavered from amid the branches of the great poplar, falling suddenly upon his tangled curls and yellowing them with a ripple of pale gold, it was as though a living thing stole in out of the June night. He had not awaked at first. The moonbeam seemed caught in a tangle: then it glanced along a crescent tress on the pillow: sprang back like a startled bird: flickered hither and thither above the little sleeping face: and at last played idly on the closed eyelids with their long dark eyelashes. It was then that Peterkin awoke."
THE LAUGHTER of PETERKIN - a retelling of Old Tales of the Celtic Wonderworld
Author: Anon E. MousePublisher: Abela Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 8826001820
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23
Book Description
Herein are 4 illustrated tales retold by Fiona MacLeod and illustrated by Sunderland Rollinson. Three of them are a retelling of Old Tales of the Celtic Wonderworld collectively known as "The Three Sorrows of Story-Telling " or Tri Thruaighe ma Scéalaigheachta. While this book may only contain four stories, they are told in their entirety and are in no way abbreviated, as so many now are, which has resulted in a not insubstantial 278 page volume. The stories in this volume are: The Laughter of Peterkin The Four White Swans The Fate of the Sons of Turenn Darthool and the Sons of Usna Much the most ancient of the "Three Sorrows" is the tale of the Sons of Turenn. The period of this tale belongs to mythological times. "The Children of Lir" may be taken as a connecting link between the mythological and prehistoric and Christian periods. The tale of "Deirdre," or "Darthool," is by far the best known in Gaelic Scotland, and is still one of the most favourite ancient tales throughout all Gaeldom. In the story of "The Sons of Turenn" author’s license has been taken with the character of Lugh, or Lu-Lamfada---Lugh of the Long Hand. In this version he is represented uniformly as sternly cruel; but it must be borne in mind that his inveterate hostility to the Sons of Turenn was not due to insatiable revenge alone, but to his belief (as prophesied by his father) that any clemency in the fulfilment of the great eric demanded would result in terrible disaster to Erin itself. Throughout this ancient tale, indeed, Lu-Lamfada is an imitation of Destiny, or Nemesis. It may at the same time be added that in the story of "Darthool" Fergus is shown more obviously culpable than the old chronicles indicate, where he appears rather as a too innocent and trustful tool of King Concobar. So, we invite you to curl up with this unique sliver of ancient Celtic culture and lore, not seen in print for many-a-year, and immerse yourself in the tales and fables which stretch back to the dawn of time itself. ---------------------------- KEYWORDS-TAGS: fairy tales, folklore, myths, legends, children’s stories, children’s stories, bygone era, fairydom, fairy land, classic stories, children’s bedtime stories, Laughter of Peterkin, Four, White Swans, Fate, Sons of Turenn, Darthool, Sons of Usna, Celtic, King Concobar MacNessa, Tales, Celtic Wonderworld, Three Sorrows of Story-Telling, Tri Thruaighe ma Scéalaigheachta, Deirdre, Gaeldom, King, Prince, Queen, Princess, Fountain, Exceeding Beauty, Touch, Fionula, Children of Lir, Fair, Young, Daughter, Beautiful, Snow-white, Swan, Turenn, Intercede, Sons, Great Raven, Glossy, Black, Burnished Sun Rays, moonbeam, counterpane, hands, awe-struck, seven stars, round eyes, shimmering green, gold, cradle, Donal McDonal, Mairgred Cameron, moonlit, De Danann, Banba, Fionula, Eilidh, Dedannans, Blackwater, Meath, Tuatha-De-Danann, Nemedia, Eire, Erin, Dagda, Ardree, High King, Aileel of Ara, Killaloe, Aev, Bove Derg, Aeifa, Shee Finnaha, Lugh, Lu-Lamfada, Long-hand, Nuadh, Silver Hand, Kian the Noble, eric, Ultonian, An Grioglachan, water-horse, Ailne, Ardan, Fergus, Three Duns, Angus of Moidart, Appin lands, Angus Mudartach, Lismore, Dunchraig, Glenmassan, Glen Orchy, Coona, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland, Irish, Manx, Scottish
The Laughter of Peterkin
Author: Fiona MacLeodPublisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781518758072
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
The Laughter of PeterkinBy Fiona Macleod
The Laughter of Peterkin (Illustrated Edition)
Author: Fiona MacLeodPublisher:
ISBN: 9781406866223
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
A Retelling of Old Tales of the Celtic Wonderworld. First published in 1897.
The Laughter of Peterkin
Author: Fiona MacLeodPublisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9781290918923
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
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LAUGHTER OF PETERKIN A RETELLI
Author: William 1855-1905 SharpPublisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781374237568
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
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The Laughter of Peterkin
Author: William SharpThe Laughter of Peterkin
Author: Fiona MacLeodPublisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781346698472
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.