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Forrester Kate - Celtic Tales Fairy Tales And Stories Of Enchantment From Ireland Scotland Brittany And Wales - Hardcover
Forrester Kate - Celtic Tales Fairy Tales And Stories Of Enchantment From Ireland Scotland Brittany And Wales - Hardcover
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Description: A deluxe volume of 16 Celtic folk tales sure to impress any fan of cultural and mythological literature with impactful and stunning illustrations by contemporary artist Kate Forrester. Perilous quests true love and animals that talk. The traditional stories of Ireland Scotland Brittany and Wales collected in this extraordinary volume conjure forgotten realms and rare magical creatures in vivid prose transporting us to the fantastical world of Celtic folklore. These timeless tales brim with wit and magic and each one is brought to life with elegant silhouette art in this special illustrated edition. " It's an absorbing introduction to the lore of Albion but readers will also enjoy teasing out similarities between these tales and more familiar ones." Publishers Weekly Enchanting Collection: Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the late 19th and 20th centuries the 16 stories collected in Celtic Tales are grouped into four themes: Tricksters The Sea Quests and Romance. Discover delightfully entertaining tales such as Master and Man The Soul Cages The Red - Etin and The Witch of Lok Island. Beautiful GIFT: With its bold hardcover design a satin ribbon page marker and a striking full - page illustration for each story Celtic Tales makes an impressive gift. Perfect for fans of fairy tales ghost stories Greek mythology Roman mythology Chinese mythology Celtic mythology and folklore and cultural studies from around the globe. Readers LOVE IT: With hundreds of 5 - star ratings reviewers rave that this "absolutely beautiful" book is one that "will stand out on your shelf." Perfect for: Fans of other titles in the popular Tales series including Ghostly Tales Nordic Tales Tales of Japan Tales of India and Tales of East Africa Anyone who enjoys timeless stories from the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm to Egyptian mythology to Greek classics Collectors of illustrated classics or artfully designed books Adding to the shelf alongside Stephen Fry's Greek Mythology trilogy (Mythos Heroes Troy) Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology or Madeline Miller's Circe and Song of Achilles
Title: Celtic Tales Fairy Tales And Stories Of Enchantment From Ireland Scotland Brittany And Wales
Author(s): Forrester Kate
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Barcode: 9781452151755
Pages: 176 Pages, 16 Full-Colour Illustrations
Publication Date: 8/30/2016
Category: Myth & Legend Told As Fiction
Description: A deluxe volume of 16 Celtic folk tales sure to impress any fan of cultural and mythological literature with impactful and stunning illustrations by contemporary artist Kate Forrester. Perilous quests true love and animals that talk. The traditional stories of Ireland Scotland Brittany and Wales collected in this extraordinary volume conjure forgotten realms and rare magical creatures in vivid prose transporting us to the fantastical world of Celtic folklore. These timeless tales brim with wit and magic and each one is brought to life with elegant silhouette art in this special illustrated edition. " It's an absorbing introduction to the lore of Albion but readers will also enjoy teasing out similarities between these tales and more familiar ones." Publishers Weekly Enchanting Collection: Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the late 19th and 20th centuries the 16 stories collected in Celtic Tales are grouped into four themes: Tricksters The Sea Quests and Romance. Discover delightfully entertaining tales such as Master and Man The Soul Cages The Red - Etin and The Witch of Lok Island. Beautiful GIFT: With its bold hardcover design a satin ribbon page marker and a striking full - page illustration for each story Celtic Tales makes an impressive gift. Perfect for fans of fairy tales ghost stories Greek mythology Roman mythology Chinese mythology Celtic mythology and folklore and cultural studies from around the globe. Readers LOVE IT: With hundreds of 5 - star ratings reviewers rave that this "absolutely beautiful" book is one that "will stand out on your shelf." Perfect for: Fans of other titles in the popular Tales series including Ghostly Tales Nordic Tales Tales of Japan Tales of India and Tales of East Africa Anyone who enjoys timeless stories from the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm to Egyptian mythology to Greek classics Collectors of illustrated classics or artfully designed books Adding to the shelf alongside Stephen Fry's Greek Mythology trilogy (Mythos Heroes Troy) Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology or Madeline Miller's Circe and Song of Achilles
Title: Celtic Tales Fairy Tales And Stories Of Enchantment From Ireland Scotland Brittany And Wales
Author(s): Forrester Kate
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Barcode: 9781452151755
Pages: 176 Pages, 16 Full-Colour Illustrations
Publication Date: 8/30/2016
Category: Myth & Legend Told As Fiction
