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A Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales
By Various
$68.00
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Description
In A Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, readers are invited to journey through the enchanting landscapes of Ireland, where magic intertwines with the everyday. This collection showcases a rich tapestry of tales that have been lovingly passed down through generations, capturing the essence of Irish culture and folklore.
The Plot
The stories within this treasury feature a wide variety of fantastic beings. Reprinted from nineteenth-century sources, they date back to a centuries-old oral tradition of storytelling and were passed down through the ages virtually unaltered. Readers will encounter:
- A wide variety of fantastic beings, from a storytelling tradition that had yet to be committed to the printed page.
Each tale is steeped in the mystique of Irish folklore and the fantastic beings that people it.
Themes
Handed down by word of mouth for centuries, these tales preserve a living picture of Irish folklore and its storytelling traditions.
Writing Style
The prose is lyrical and evocative, drawing readers into a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. The storytelling is imbued with a sense of rhythm, reminiscent of traditional oral storytelling, which enhances the overall reading experience.
This collection is a wonderful gift for anyone interested in Irish folklore.
Book details
- Publisher
- Union Square & Co.
- Imprint
- Barnes & Noble Inc
- Publication date
- Format
- Hardback
- Pages
- 760
- ISBN-13
- 9781435161368
- Language
- English
- Reading age
- Ages 3–5
- Genre
- Folk & Mythic Retelling, Character-led Picture Books
- Dimensions
- 238 × 166 × 47 mm
- Weight
- 1280 g
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