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
