Noted Irish author's selection of favorite tales from the Emerald Isle, brimming with sly humor, whimsy, and imagination. "Fedelma, the Enchanter's Daughter," "When the King of the Cats Came to King Connal's Dominion," "The Town of the Red Castle," "The King of the Land of Mist," and 3 more.
Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland by Jeremiah Curtin Twenty folk tales represent hundreds of years of the collective Irish imagination. Vivid descriptions of battles with giants, humans imprisoned in animals' bodies, heroes with incredible strength, and more.
Traditional Irish Fairy Tales by James Stephens Ten delightful tales brimming with enchantment, whimsy and sly humor: "The Little Brawl at Allen," "The Enchanted Cave of Cesh Corran," "Mongan's Frenzy," 7 more. 20 illustrations.
The Aran Islands by J. M. Synge Famed playwright's beautiful, poetic 1907 memoir of life in an Irish fishing community. Superb retelling of folklore and anecdotes; vivid portrait of warmth, sincerity, and humor of hardy island residents.
Celtic Gods and Heroes by Marie-Louise Sjoestedt Noted French scholar and linguist discusses gods of the continental Celts, beginnings of mythology in Ireland, Irish mother-goddesses and chieftain-gods, and heroes.
Cuchulain of Muirthemne by Lady Gregory The loves, superhuman exploits, and premature death of the greatest of ancient Ireland's legendary Knights of the Red Branch. Preface by W. B. Yeats.
The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tale of Troy by Padraic Colum, Willy Pogany Retelling of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey for young readers recalls the horrid Cyclops, treacherous Sirens, and the evil Circe as they attempt to keep Odysseus from his wife, Penelope. 16 black-and-white illustrations.
