Irish Folktales

Author : Henry Glassie
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307828248

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Irish Folk Tales by Henry Glassie Pdf

Here are 125 magnificent folktales collected from anthologies and journals published from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Beginning with tales of the ancient times and continuing through the arrival of the saints in Ireland in the fifth century, the periods of war and family, the Literary Revival championed by William Butler Yeats, and the contemporary era, these robust and funny, sorrowful and heroic stories of kings, ghosts, fairies, treasures, enchanted nature, and witchcraft are set in cities, villages, fields, and forests from the wild western coast to the modern streets of Dublin and Belfast. Edited by Henry Glassie With black-and-white illustrations throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

Author : James Stephens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798562454188

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Irish Fairy Tales Illustrated by James Stephens Pdf

Irish Fairy Tales is a retelling of ten Irish folktales by the Irish author James Stephens. The English illustrator Arthur Rackham provided interior artwork, including numerous black and white illustrations and sixteen color plates. The stories are set in a wooded, Medieval Ireland filled with larger-than-life hunters, warriors, kings, and fairies. Many stories concern the Fianna and their captain, Fionn mac Uail, from the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology.

Author : Various
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750994606

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The Anthology of Irish Folk Tales by Various Pdf

This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Ireland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press' popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From fairies, giants and vampires to changelings and witches, this book celebrates the distinct character of Ireland's different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1402737726

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The King with Horse's Ears and Other Irish Folktales by Anonim Pdf

"Experience the magical world of Irish storytelling where many remarkable characters await you: a king with a mysterious secret, brave warriors famous for their strength, a clever leprechaun who outwits humans, and many more"--Front dust jacket flap.

Author : William Butler Yeats
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Contes de fées
ISBN : UCBK:C045409487

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Irish Fairy and Folk Tales by William Butler Yeats Pdf

Author : Bairbre McCarthy
Publisher : Mercier Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Legends
ISBN : 1856351866

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Favourite Irish Legends in Irish and English by Bairbre McCarthy Pdf

Bilingual Irish/English. A collection of much-loved legends, simply retold in Irish and English.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Roberts Rinehart Publishers
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1997-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1570981779

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Irish Fairy Tales and Legends by Anonim Pdf

A varied collection of ten of the best-loved traditional Irish stories.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-04
Category : Folk literature, Irish
ISBN : 143516136X

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Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales by Anonim Pdf

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.

Author : Mary Pope Osborne,Natalie Pope Boyce
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780307975515

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Leprechauns and Irish Folklore by Mary Pope Osborne,Natalie Pope Boyce Pdf

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #15: Leprechaun in Late Winter, they had lots of questions. What are leprechauns? How do we know many of the old Irish stories? How do fairies spend their time? Who speaks the Irish language? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!

Author : Augusta Gregory
Publisher : New Island Books
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1848408129

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Irish Myths and Legends by Augusta Gregory Pdf

Beautifully designed new hardback edition of Lady Gregory's definitive collection of Irish myths and Legends, from the Tuatha Dé Danaan to the Fianna.

Author : Henry Glassie
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 0140175814

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The Penguin Book of Irish Folktales by Henry Glassie Pdf

Author : W. B. Yeats
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781949846522

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Irish Fairy Tales and Folklore by W. B. Yeats Pdf

A classic collection of Irish fairy tales and lore by Nobel Peace Prize-winning author and poet W. B. Yeats Originally published as two separate volumes in 1800s, this premier collection of Irish stories edited and compiled W. B. Yeats is the perfect gift for any lover of Irish literature and folklore. The lyrical prose and rich cultural heritage of each tale will captivate and enchant readers of all ages and keep them entertained for hours on end. This volume contains more than seventy classic Irish stories, including timeless characters and mythology passed down for generations such as: The Trooping Fairies Changelings Tir-na-n-óg The Lepracaun The Kildare Pooka How Thomas Connolly met the Banshee And many more!

Author : Claire Booss,William Butler Yeats
Publisher : Gramercy
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Fiction
ISBN : IND:39000005562264

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A Treasury of Irish Myth, Legend, and Folklore by Claire Booss,William Butler Yeats Pdf

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.

Author : Kevin Danaher
Publisher : Mercier PressLtd
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0853427186

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The Children's Book of Irish Folktales by Kevin Danaher Pdf

The special magic of the Irish imagination shines forth in these fourteen authentic folk tales.

Author : Padraic Colum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1997-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0517189844

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A Treasury of Irish Folklore by Padraic Colum Pdf