Celtic Fairy Tales and Legends

12 classic Celtic fairy tales and their history,from mermaids to dragons. The Celtic cultures of the British IslesΓÇöIrelandScotlandand WalesΓÇöhave produced some of the richest traditional tales in Europe. Three words best sum up their themes and flavor: adventureenchantmentand romance. In this bookRosalind Kerven has revived the best Celtic fairy tales for a new generation. The stories are sourced from old folk tale collections from all three regionsalongside selected medieval Welsh and Irish texts. This book complements the stories found in English Fairy Tales & Legends. Stories include: The Eagle and the OwlKing Cormac and the Golden ApplesThe Hunter and the SealsThe Daughter of King Under-WaveThe Swan Princessand The Red EtinΓÇÖs Riddles. The book also includes notes on each story: the history and where it came fromits developmentand short summaries of many related or similar stories.