Celtic Myth and Legend, Poetry and Romance

by Charles Squire

Other authorsJ.H. F. Bacon (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 1979

Status

Available

Call number

299.16

Tags

Celtic Myth and Deities, Celtic Studies, Celtic Legend, Arthurian Material

Genres

Collections

In Storage, Gifts

Publication

Bell Publishing Company (1979), 450 pages 1979 reprint of 1905 Edition.

Description

This splendid compilation of tales offers a perfect introduction to the colorful pageant of Celtic myth. Its wondrous stories range from the oft-told deeds of Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table to the less-familiar adventures of mighty Finn and his Fenians, and Ulster's Champions of the Red Branch.

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LibraryThing member ablueidol
Late Victorian/Edwardian Literary treatment so treat as raw material if wanting to give a live performance
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LibraryThing member vicarofdibley
a collection of the celtic myths to lose yourself in

Subjects

Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

1905

Physical description

450 p.; 9 inches

ISBN

0517304902 / 9780517304907

Local notes

DKR. 1979 reprint of 1905 edition

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