Ancient Legends of Ireland

by Lady Wilde

Other authorsMarlene Ekman (Illustrator)
Paperback, 1996

Status

Available

Local notes

398.2 Wil

Barcode

3920

Collection

Publication

Sterling Publishing (1996), 128 pages. Purchased in 2016. Paperback. $6.95.

Description

Lady Francesca Speranza Wilde, Oscar Wilde's mother and a well-known author in her own right, compiled these charming and authentic tales in 1887. Features the Irish view of a spiritual and invisible world populated by fairies, elves, and evil beings as described through eerie tales and beguiling accounts of superstitions, animal legends, and ancient charms.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1996

Physical description

128 p.; 8.14 inches

Pages

128

Rating

½ (9 ratings; 3.5)
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