Pocket Irish Legends

Pocket Irish Legends
Author: Tony Potter
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2014-02-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780717158997

Best-loved Irish legends for children.

Irish Fairy Tales

Irish Fairy Tales
Author: Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science)
Publisher: Flame Tree Collections
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-11-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781786648068

Ireland has a rich history of storytelling, with its many tales of heroes, giants, sea-folk, fairies and witchcraft. Here, Arthur Rackham’s distinctive artwork, along with illustrations by other artists from the turn of the twentieth century, accompany powerful tales of the early Celts and the later stories of an Ireland of mighty hearths, dreaming of battlefield glory, ancient gods and mystical isles.

The Celtic Myths That Shape the Way We Think

The Celtic Myths That Shape the Way We Think
Author: Mark Williams
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2021-09-28
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 050077255X

A fresh and revealing look at the stories at the heart of Celtic mythology, exploring their cultural impact throughout history up to the present day. The Celtic Myths That Shape the Way We Think explores a fascinating question: how do myths that were deeply embedded in the customs and beliefs of their original culture find themselves retold and reinterpreted across the world, centuries or even millennia later? Focusing on the myths that have had the greatest cultural impact, Mark Williams reveals the lasting influence of Celtic mythology, from medieval literature to the modern fantasy genre. An elegantly written retelling, Williams captures the splendor of the original myths while also delving deeper into the history of their meanings, offering readers an intelligent and engaging take on these powerful stories. Beautiful illustrations of the artworks these myths have inspired over the centuries are presented in a color plates section and in black and white within the text. Ten chapters recount the myths and explore the lasting influence of legendary figures, including King Arthur, the Celtic figure who paradoxically became the archetypal English national hero; the Irish and Scottish hero Finn MacCool, who as “Fingal” caught the imagination of Napoleon Bonaparte, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Felix Mendelssohn; and the Welsh mythical figure Blodeuwedd, magically created from flowers of the oak, who inspired W. B. Yeats. Williams’s mythological expertise and captivating writing style make this volume essential reading for anyone seeking a greater appreciation of the myths that have shaped our artistic and literary canons and continue to inspire today.

Ireland's Birds

Ireland's Birds
Author: Niall Mac Coitir
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2015-09-28
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1848894988

Birds have been important symbols in our art and culture for thousands of years. They have inspired poets and painters, and feature in many place names and legends. In this book, Niall Mac Coitir draws together the mythology, legends and folklore of Ireland's birds, both wild and domestic. The birds are presented in seasonal order based on their migratory habits (the cuckoo and summer) or on their cultural associations (the robin with Christmas). He also explores how birds are often powerful symbols of various virtues and qualities, such as the goose, which is a symbol of watchfulness and bravery. This challenges us to look at birds in a different way, as dynamic creatures that have influenced our society over the millennia. Written with imagination and enthusiasm, this mix of natural history, mythology and folklore will delight and enlighten all interested in the birds of Ireland.

Irish Myths and Legends

Irish Myths and Legends
Author: Lady Gregory
Publisher: Running Press Book Publishers
Total Pages: 456
Release: 1998
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

With a preface by William Butler Yeats.

Heroes, Gods and Monsters of Celtic Mythology

Heroes, Gods and Monsters of Celtic Mythology
Author: Fiona Macdonald
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2012-02-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1908759836

Heroes, Gods and Monsters of Celtic Mythology' is a collection of classic myths from all over the Celtic world: from Scotland to Ireland to the Isle of Man to Wales and all the way to Brittany. These stories tell of the pride of warriors, the magic of gods and wars between clans. They tell of savage beasts and deadly chariots, of love lost and found, and of friendship and loyalty. An historical introduction explains who the Celts were, describing their beliefs and customs, and a 'Finding out more' section provides you with the tools you need to discover even more about this increidble civilisation and their beliefs.

A History of Irish Fairies

A History of Irish Fairies
Author: Carolyn White
Publisher: Carroll & Graf Publishers
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780786715398

A rich compendium of information on Irish fairies covers a wide range of related issues, including clothes and appearance, immortality, personality, and demonic powers of cluricauns, leprechauns, Silkies, Banshees, and Pookas.

Meeting the Other Crowd

Meeting the Other Crowd
Author: Eddie Lenihan
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2004-02-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101167335

"The Other Crowd," "The Good People," "The Wee Folk," and "Them" are a few of the names given to the fairies by the people of Ireland. Honored for their gifts and feared for their wrath, the fairies remind us to respect the world we live in and the forces we cannot see. In these tales of fairy forts, fairy trees, ancient histories, and modern true-life encounters with The Other Crowd, Eddie Lenihan opens our eyes to this invisible world with the passion and bluntness of a seanchai, a true Irish storyteller.

Poems of the Irish People (Barnes and Noble Collectible Classics: Pocket Edition)

Poems of the Irish People (Barnes and Noble Collectible Classics: Pocket Edition)
Author: Various
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-01-19
Genre: English poetry
ISBN: 9781435163119

This volume celebrates the poetic heritage of the Emerald Isle, with more than 50 classic poems about Ireland's people, history, character and myths and legends. Its contributors include William Butler Yeats, William Allingham and other well-known Irish poets. The book is one of Barnes & Noble's 'Collectible Editions' classics. Each one features authoritative text by the world's greatest authors in an elegantly designed bonded-leather binding, with distinctive gilt edging.