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Great Fairy Tales and Folk Tales of Ireland
Great Fairy Tales and Folk Tales of Ireland Author:Mary McGarry Story-telling has always been an intrinsic part of the Celtic way of life. This volume brings together Mary McGarry's two magical volumes of Irish stories - one collection of folklore, myth and legend; the second a collection of fair tails. — GREAT FOLK TALES OF IRELAND — The Celtic realm is a treasure trove for anyone interested in folklore a... more »s well as for all who enjoy a fireside tale. These narratives are peopled with both deities and mortals who dwell in the land of adventure, warfare and romance. This is perhaps the oldest vernacular literatures in Europe, and Mary McGarry has compiled a collection of 17 stores which are haunting, beautiful, lyrical, and humorous.
GREAT FAIRY TALES OF IRELAND
Ireland is the last refuge in the Western world of the fairy tale - told still as a living believable story and not just as a quietener in the nursery. The stores included here, ranging from the delicate world of faerie to the darker manifestations and more mischievous pranks, span centuries from the earliest oral traditions up to the recent times. They will bring fresh delight to all those who are drawn to the magical world of Celtic lore.« less