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Celtic Fairy Tales and Legends
2024
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4.09
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226
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12 classic Celtic fairy tales and their history, from mermaids to dragons. 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 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. This book complements the stories found in English Fairy Tales & Legends. Stories The Eagle and the Owl, King Cormac and the Golden Apples, The Hunter and the Seals, The Daughter of King Under-Wave, The Swan Princess, and The Red Etin’s Riddles. The book also includes notes on each the history and where it came from, its development, and short summaries of many related or similar stories.

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Rosalind Kerven
Author · 14 books

"Rosalind Kerven, connoisseur of myths and folktales" – THE INDEPENDENT (one of the UK's leading online news websites) I'm the author of over 70 books published in 22 countries, with total world sales of nearly a million. Specialising in myths, legends, folk tales and fairy tales from all over the world. Follow me on Twitter @MythsandTales

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