Author: Hattie Susan Leui Publisher: Palala Press ISBN: 9781346967172 Category : Languages : en Pages : 310
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Author: Henry Glassie Publisher: Pantheon ISBN: 0307828247 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 369
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Here are 125 magnificent folktales collected from anthologies and journals published from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Beginning with tales of the ancient times and continuing through the arrival of the saints in Ireland in the fifth century, the periods of war and family, the Literary Revival championed by William Butler Yeats, and the contemporary era, these robust and funny, sorrowful and heroic stories of kings, ghosts, fairies, treasures, enchanted nature, and witchcraft are set in cities, villages, fields, and forests from the wild western coast to the modern streets of Dublin and Belfast. Edited by Henry Glassie With black-and-white illustrations throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
Author: James Stephens Publisher: coolaij ISBN: 3985109745 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 363
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Irish Fairy Tales is a retelling of ten Irish folktales by the Irish author James Stephens. The English illustrator Arthur Rackham provided interior artwork, including numerous black and white illustrations and sixteen color plates. The stories are set in a wooded, Medieval Ireland filled with larger-than-life hunters, warriors, kings, and fairies. Many stories concern the Fianna and their captain, Fionn mac Uail, from the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology.
Author: Sean O'Sullivan Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 022637517X Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 366
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Few countries can boast such a plentitude of traditional folktales as Ireland. In 1935, the creation of The Irish Folklore Commission set in motion the first organized efforts of collecting and studying a multitude of folktales, both written as well as those of the Irish oral tradition. The Commission has collected well over a million pages of manuscripts. Folktales of Ireland offers chief archivist Sean O'Sullivan's representation of this awe-inspiring collection. These tales represent the first English language collection of Gaelic folktales. "Without doubt the finest group of Irish tales that has yet been published in English."—The Guardian "O'Sullivan writes out of an intimacy with his subject and an instinctive grasp of the language of the originals. He tells us that his archives contain more than a million and a half pages of manuscript. If Mr. O'Sullivan translates them, I'll read them."—Seamus Heaney, New Statesman "The stories have an authentic folktale flavor and will satisfy both the student of folklore and the general reader."—Booklist
Author: Anon E. Mouse Publisher: Abela Publishing Ltd ISBN: 8828331267 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 366
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It is a widely held belief, especially amongst the peoples of English-speaking nations, that the Irish have the “Gift of the Gab”. Samuel Lover’s LEGENDS AND STORIES OF IRELAND shows the utter truthfulness of this conviction. Herein you will find 20 of the most enduring classic Irish stories like: King O'toole And St. Kevin, Lough Corrib, A Legend Of Lough Mask, The King And The Bishop, Jimmy The Fool, The Devil's Mill and many more. After a recitation by Samuel Lover of a few tales at a dinner party, he was subsequently convinced to publish two of them in the Dublin Literary Gazette. The favourable reception of these tales resulted in Irish Stories and Legends, an exquisite and exceptional volume of Irish folklore. Prepared and collated with very few changes, Samuel Lover wanted to stay true to the original stories, so that the written story would enchant readers as though it were being presented in the vernacular. So, we invite you to download and curl up with this unique piece of Irish folklore, not seen in print for over one hundred and seventy years, and let the Gift of the Irish enchant and captivate you. KEYWORDS/TAGS: fairy tales, folklore, myths, legends, children’s stories, childrens stories, bygone era, fairydom, ethereal, fairy land, classic stories, children’s bedtime stories, happy place, happiness, King O'toole, St. Kevin, Ireland, Irish, Celtic, Lough Corrib, Lough Mask, White Trout, Battle Of The Berrins, Father Roach, Priest's Story, King, Bishop, Jimmy, Fool, Catastrophe, Devil's Mill, Gridiron, Paddy The Piper, Priest's Ghost, New Potatoes, Paddy, Sport, White Horse, Peppers, Little Weaver, Duleek Gate, Curse, Kishogue, Fairy Finder, Alpeen, Cudgel, Bad Scran, Bad Food, Bad Win, Bad Cess, Malediction, Cess, Success, Baithershin. May Be So, Ballyrag, Scold, Caureen, Old Bat, Strictly, A Little Old Hat, Een, Diminutive, Colleen Dhas, Pretty Girl, comether, Come Hither, Acquaintance, Gommoch, Simpleton, Hard Word, Hint, Hunkers, Haunches, Kimmeens, Sly Tricks, Machree, My Dear, Mavourneen, My Darling, Musha, Exclamation, Noggin, Drinking Vessel, Phillelew, Outcry, Spalpheen, Contemptible Person, Stravaig, Ramble, Ulican, Funeral Cry, Wake, Weirasthru
Author: Various Publisher: The History Press ISBN: 0750994606 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 309
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This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Ireland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press' popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From fairies, giants and vampires to changelings and witches, this book celebrates the distinct character of Ireland's different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.
Author: James Stephens Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 326
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Irish Fairy Tales by James Stephens Irish Fairy Tales is a retelling of ten Irish folktales by the Irish author James Stephens. The English illustrator Arthur Rackham provided interior artwork, including numerous black and white illustrations and sixteen color plates. The stories are set in a wooded, Medieval Ireland filled with larger-than-life hunters, warriors, kings, and fairies. Many stories concern the Fianna and their captain, Fionn mac Uail, from the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. 1 Tuan Mac Cairill recounts his time with first settlers of Ireland to priest who tries to convert him 2 The Birth of Bran 3 The Little Brawl at Allen 4 The Enchanted Cave of Cesh Corran 5 Becuma of the White Skin 6 Mongan's Frenzy .. and more