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The Celtic cultures of the British Isles - Ireland, Scotland and Wales - have produced some of the richest traditional tales in Europe. Three words best sum up their themes and flavour: adventure, enchantment and romance.
In this book, Rosalind Kerven has revived the best Celtic fairy tales for a new generation. The stories are sourced from old folk tale collections from all three regions, alongside selected medieval Welsh and Irish texts.
- Visit mysterious Otherworlds inside the hills and below the sea - including a land where only the truth is ever spoken
- Meet iconic characters such as the first great Welsh poet, Taliesin, and the mighty Irish hero, Fionn mac Cumhaill
- Cheer on bold Scots lasses such as Mallie Whuppy, as she outwits a fearsome giant, and Kate Crackernuts, who rescues a prince from bewitchment
- Encounter witches, fairies, a bogle, talking animals and strange underwater beings
About the Author
Rosalind Kerven, "connoisseur of myths and folk tales" - The Independent, is a narrative folklorist and the author of over 70 books published in 22 countries. She has specialist knowledge of world myths, legends and folk tales and is on a mission to bring these wonderful old stories back to life for modern readers. Her bestselling titles include English Fairy Tales and Legends, Viking Myths & Sagas, Faeries, Elves & Goblins and Arthurian Legends. She lives in the Northumberland National Park.
Industry Reviews
A poetic and beautifully-presented introduction to the imaginative corpus of Celtic myth.
-- Lucy Holland * Author of Times Bestseller 'SISTERSONG' and 'Song of The Huntress' *'There are hours of enjoyment to be had in reading these time-honoured tales, passed down through many generations of storytellers.'
* The Herald (Scotland) *'Kerven has particular insight on this form of storytelling and how one defines a myth, legend and a fairy tale.'
* The Irish Post *'Rosalind Kerven brings the rich heritage of Celtic culture vividly to life.'
-- ChoiceISBN: 9781849948500
ISBN-10: 184994850X
Series: Batsford Fairy Tales
Published: 31st January 2024
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 224
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Batsford
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 20.5 x 14.5 x 2
Weight (kg): 0.51
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