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Over the last few months, when I've been itching for something fantastical.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Unable to add item to List. Its pages are animated with colorful tales of the fairy folk in all their many guises: the changeling, the banshee, the headless dullahan, the leprechaun, the merrow, and the ever-mischievous pooka.
I've cracked open this tome. Not going to lie, I mainly bought this because it was a pretty book.
It would make a wonderful gift. I honestly love Irish folklore — and Celtic mythology in general. Ogres and giants, princesses and witches, fairies and ghosts and far-off realms of unearthly beauty. Refresh and try again. a child out of wedlock.
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I bought this for my newborn son thinking there would be cute nursery stories and rhymes in there. Book looks/feels great (as does the rest of the series).
S0-so collection. Quality.
I would love any recommendations anyone could offer me on Irish Folk Tale collections that are written in a way children can also enjoy!
A Treasury of Irish Myth, Legend & Folklore (Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry / Cuchulain of Muirthemne): Isabella Augusta Gregory, William Butler Yeats, Claire Booss: 9780517489048: Amazon.com: Books. These lrish tales all are reprinted from nineteenth-century sources, but they date back to a centuries-old oral tradition of storytelling that had yet to be committed to the printed page. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Various is the correct author for any book with multiple unknown authors, and is acceptable for books with multiple known authors, especially if not all are known or the list is very long (over 50). It's a seven hundred page book of Irish Fairy & Folk tales. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Very happy with this book - great stories, and the typeset and binding are top notch. When ... Edgar Allan Poe is credited with having pioneered the short story, having perfected the tale ... Edgar Allan Poe is credited with having pioneered the short story, having perfected the tale
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If you like fairies, gnomes, witches, fairy doctors, giants, pranks and ghosts, look no further! And if anything this collection seems very inclusive! Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020, Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2020. book came in excellent condition. A Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales. Its pages are animated with colorful tales of the fairy folk in all their many guises: the changeling, the banshee, the headless dullahan, the leprechaun, the merrow, and the ever-mischievous pooka. A Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales collect more than 200 stories from the rich folk legacy of the Emerald Isle. Also, at least four stories were repeated.
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This is the type of book you pick up and read a few stories at a time. Love this collection.
That it is not. I checked amazon and they had it for about $8 less! I saw this in Ireland and wanted to buy it but it was heavy for the suitcase (). You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition.
If someone had given me several of these stories out of context, I would have labeled them as offensive stereotypes about the Irish. We’d love your help. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. There’s a mysterious beauty to the stories, and they are always entertaining. This was pure magic.
Mostly because a lot of the tales revolve around blaming drunken stupors on fairies and other magical creatures.
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Its pages are animated with colorful tales of the fairy folk in all their many guises: the changeling, the banshee, the headless dullahan, the leprechaun, the merrow, and the ever-mischievous pooka. Great stories. Javascript is not enabled in your browser. They were passed down through the ages virtually unaltered and feature a wide variety of fantastic beings.
This collection needs an Editor, it's uncomfortable to read. A Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales collect more than 200 stories from the rich folk legacy of the Emerald Isle. My only issue was that some of the paragraphs felt like they went on for a really long time. Members save with free shipping everyday!
Beware, though, this edition does not come with illustrations - as barnes & noble fairy tale collections usually do. I marked it down a star because there were some repeat stories and multiple grammatical errors. The most beautiful book I have ever come across, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2017. But I've still read the entire thing and enjoyed every second of it. Neil Gaiman's entertaining blends of light and dark fantasy have earned him legions of readers, ... Neil Gaiman's entertaining blends of light and dark fantasy have earned him legions of readers, It's a bit difficult if you want to plow through it.
It's an enjoyable collection teaching you about the Irish culture and faiths, even if it splits up the different variety of tales into chunks that can grow a bit repetitive. most of their predicament, adapting to the island and turning the absence of civilization to their advantage.
It is dense and is one of those books that a reader may enjoy more by reading bits and pieces here and there. A must have copy for tale tellers. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. This a a Christmas present for my Granddaughter (whose mother is Irish) so I am sure that this will be loved, the book is lovely, quality of binding, paper excellent, and one I know will be treasured.
A fine collection of stories and poems in a beautifully bound copy. See All Buying Options. A Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales collect more than 200 stories from the rich folk legacy of the Emerald Isle. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Submit your email address to receive Barnes & Noble offers & updates. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. it was neat to read a bunch of different fairy tales. Certainly a worthy read. This edition has an exquisitely designed bonded-leather binding, with distinctive gilt edging and a silk-ribbon bookmark. Start by marking “A Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Be the first to ask a question about A Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. They were a bit hard to read, except when read aloud. We talked... A Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales collect more than 200 stories from the rich folk legacy of the Emerald Isle.
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2019. It’s a literal treasure trove of insight into Irish culture and values. I'm not Irish, but a girl can sure enjoy some irish lit!!