Celtic Fairy Tales

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Originally published in 1892, this beautifully written collection of Celtic fairy tales is bound to enrapture. Filled to the brim with, as Joseph Jacob says, “both the best, and the best known folk-tales of the Celts,” this is the first of his two collections of Celtic folklore. Included in this charming collection are tales of romance, tales that will make you laugh, and tales with sadness intertwined. The twenty-six story medley includes: “Guleesh” “Conal Yellowclaw” “The Shepherd of Myddvai” “The Story of Deirdre” “The Wooing of Olwen” “The Sea-Maiden” “Jack and his Master” “Beth Gellert” “The Battle of the Birds” “The Lad with the Goat-Skin” And many more! The magic of these stories is brought to life with fantastical sketches by John D. Batten that are interspersed throughout the pages, including eight full-page illustrations. The wonder, witchcraft, and magic found in Celtic tales are sure to enrapture all readers, young and old alike. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction—novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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Joseph Jacobs's Celtic Fairy Tales, first published in 1892 and made available in this 282-page 2014 edition, stands as an enduring masterpiece of folklore preservation. As Jacobs himself noted, the volume is filled to the brim with both the best and the best known folk-tales of the Celts, capturing the rich oral storytelling traditions of the region. This charming collection serves as the first of two definitive collections of Celtic folklore compiled by the author, offering readers an enchanting portal into a world where myth, magic, and human emotion intertwine seamlessly. Spanning twenty-six diverse and captivating stories, the medley presents a dynamic emotional spectrum that is bound to enrapture audiences of all ages. Within these pages, readers will discover sweeping tales of romance that celebrate love and devotion, narratives that will make you laugh with their wit and clever humor, and other tales with sadness intertwined, reflecting the melancholy and depth characteristic of Celtic myth. The carefully curated selection features beloved classics and hidden gems alike, including Guleesh, Conal Yellowclaw, The Shepherd of Myddvai, The Story of Deirdre, The Wooing of Olwen, The Sea-Maiden, Jack and his Master, Beth Gellert, The Battle of the Birds, The Lad with the Goat-Skin, and many more. Beyond the power of the prose, the magic of these stories is brought to vivid life through fantastical sketches by John D. Batten. These intricate illustrations are interspersed throughout the pages, enhancing the reading experience and allowing the visual artistry to complement the whimsical and sometimes haunting tone of the folklore. Whether one is deeply passionate about mythology or simply looking to escape into a world of timeless fantasy, this collection preserves the cultural heartbeat of the Celts. It honors the oral traditions passed down through generations by committing them to print in a way that remains utterly captivating. Through clever heroes, tragic heroines, mythical beasts, and magical encounters, the book offers a comprehensive look into the imaginative landscape of Celtic storytelling, ensuring these legends continue to resonate with modern readers.

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