Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales
Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales

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Published: 2016-02-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781435161368

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Enjoy more than 200 tales from the Emerald Isle, colourful stories of the fairy folk in all their guises, along with changelings, banshees, leprechauns, the headless dullahan, the merrow and the ever-mischievous pooka. In addition, this collection includes ghosts, witches and fairy doctors, priests and saints, encounters with the devil, titans of Ireland's historical past and popular treasure legends.

A Treasury of Irish Myth, Legend, and Folklore
A Treasury of Irish Myth, Legend, and Folklore

Author: Claire Booss

Publisher: Gramercy

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 776

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Introduce yourself to the noble heroes and magical creatures of Irish mythology. Includes the two definitive works on the subject by the giants of the Irish Renaissance. W.B. Yeates' Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry and Lady Gregory's Cuchulain of Muirthemne.

A Pot O'Gold
A Pot O'Gold

Author: Kathleen Krull

Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children

Published: 2004-02-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780786806256

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Though it may only be a small emerald isle, Ireland's heritage is very large indeed. In A Pot O' Gold, noted writer Kathleen Krull and beloved illustrator David McPhail bring this legacy to life. Created for families, this anthology compiles classic and rare examples of Irish culture including stories, poems, songs, recipes, and even a little blarney. From legends of leprechauns and fairies to the classic poetry of Yeats and Joyce, this treasury is a perfect way for anyone to share the wonders of Ireland.

Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland
Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland

Author: Lisa Schneidau

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2018-03-19

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 0750987324

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The islands of Britain and Ireland hold a rich heritage of plant folklore and wisdom, from the magical yew tree to the bad-tempered dandelion. Here are traditional tales about the trees and plants that shape our landscapes and our lives through the seasons. They explore the complex relationship between people and plants, in lowlands and uplands, fields, bogs, moors, woodlands and towns. Suitable for all ages, this is an essential collection of stories for anyone interested in botany, the environment and our living heritage.

Irish Fairy Tales
Irish Fairy Tales

Author: Edmund Leamy

Publisher: Mercier Press Ltd

Published: 2019-03-01

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1781171041

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In writing these fascinating stories, Edmund Leamy turned to the Gaelic past to give the Irish people something which would implant in them a love for the beauty and dignity of their country's traditions. The charming and poetic tales in this book include 'Princess Finola and the Dwarf', 'The Fairy Tree of Dooros ', 'The House in the Lake', 'The Little White Cat', 'The Golden Spears' and 'The Enchanted Cave'.