Bibliograph

Celtic tales, fairy tales and stories of enchantment from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales, illustrations by Kate Forrester

Type

Label

Celtic tales, fairy tales and stories of enchantment from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales, illustrations by Kate Forrester

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-[176])

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Celtic tales

Oclc number

930364166

Responsibility statement

illustrations by Kate Forrester

Sub title

fairy tales and stories of enchantment from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales

Summary

"The traditional stories of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales transport us to the fantastical world of Celtic folklore. These timeless tales brim with wit and magic, and each one is brought to life with elegant silhouette art in this special illustrated edition." -- Page [4] cover

Table Of Contents

Tricksters -- The clumsy beauty and her aunts -- Master and man -- The Kildare pooka -- Little White-Thorn and the talking bird -- The giant's stairs -- The witch of Fife -- The sea -- Assipattle and the Mester Stoorworm -- The seal catcher and the Selkies -- The soul cages -- Quests -- The basin of gold and the diamond lance -- The brownie of Fern Glen -- The Red-Etin -- Teig O'Kane and the corpse -- Romance -- The witch of Lok Island -- The black bull of Norroway -- Meredydd and the Wyvern

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