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- English
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About this book
First published in 1879, this famous treasury of tales from Celtic mythology has long been regarded as a classic in the field. The book was compiled by a noted folklorist who selected and translated the tales from rare Gaelic manuscripts into simple, familiar English. Often based on historical events and legends, these popular narratives were handed down from generation to generation, becoming part of a rich body of romantic lore.
Abounding in brave warriors, fair maidens, monsters, and mermaids, the 13 selections feature "The Three Sorrows of Storytelling," metaphorical interpretations of tragic events in Irish history and culture involving the fates of the children of Lir, Turenn, and Usna. Contents include "The Overflowing of Lough Neagh," "The Pursuit of Dermat and Grania," "Connla of the Golden Hair and the Fairy Maiden," "The Voyage of Maildun," "The Fairy Palace of the Quicken Trees," and other fables. Lovers of Celtic mythology and legends will find hours of reading pleasure in this superb collection of some of the oldest and best-loved Irish folktales.
Abounding in brave warriors, fair maidens, monsters, and mermaids, the 13 selections feature "The Three Sorrows of Storytelling," metaphorical interpretations of tragic events in Irish history and culture involving the fates of the children of Lir, Turenn, and Usna. Contents include "The Overflowing of Lough Neagh," "The Pursuit of Dermat and Grania," "Connla of the Golden Hair and the Fairy Maiden," "The Voyage of Maildun," "The Fairy Palace of the Quicken Trees," and other fables. Lovers of Celtic mythology and legends will find hours of reading pleasure in this superb collection of some of the oldest and best-loved Irish folktales.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright page
- Preface
- Contents
- The Fate of the Children of Lir; or, The Four White Swans
- The Fate of the Children of Turenn; or, The Quest for the Eric-Fine
- The Overflowing of Lough Neagh, and the Story of Liban the Mermaid
- Connla of the Golden Hair and the Fairy Maiden
- The Voyage of Maildun
- The Fairy Palace of the Quicken Trees
- The Pursuit of the Giolla Dacker and his Horse
- The Pursuit of Dermat and Grania
- The Chase of Slieve Cullinn
- The Chase of Slieve Fuad
- Oisin in TÍr na nÓg; or, The Last of the Fena
- The Voyage of the Sons of O’Corra
- The Fate of the Sons of Usna
- Notes
- List of Proper Names