More Celtic Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs and John Dickson Batten
"More Celtic Fairy Tales" by Joseph Jacobs is a collection of folklore stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology serves as a continuation of Jacobs' efforts to preserve Celtic cultural narratives, particularly emphasizing fairy tales from the British Isles, including tales from both Ireland and Scotland. The collection features renowned stories such as "The Fate of the Children of Lir," which explores themes of transformation and perseverance through the trialsfaced by its characters. At the start of the collection, the opening tale introduces readers to the tragic and enchanting story of "The Fate of the Children of Lir." It recounts the significance of familial bonds and the repercussions of jealousy as Lir's children are transformed into swans due to their stepmother's dark magic. As they navigate their new existence, the children retain their voices, lamenting their fate while longing for freedom. This opening portion sets a tone steeped in rich mythology and emotional resonance, suggesting that the collection will offer a blend of enchanting narratives filled with moral undertones and cultural significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Jacobs, Joseph, 1854-1916 |
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| Illustrator | Batten, John Dickson, 1860-1932 |
| Title | More Celtic Fairy Tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The fate of the children of Lir -- Jack the cunning thief -- Powel, Prince of Dyfed -- Paddy O'Kelly and the weasel -- The black horse -- The vision of MacConglinney -- Dream of Owen O'Mulready -- Morraha -- The story of the MacAndrew family -- The farmer of Liddesdale -- The Greek princess and the young gardener -- The russet dog -- Smallhead and the King's sons -- The legend of Knockgrafton -- Elidore -- The leeching of Kayn's leg -- How Fin went to the Kingdom of the Big Men -- How Cormac Mac Art went to Faery -- The ridere of riddles -- The tail. |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Folklore -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Celts -- Folklore |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Tales -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34453 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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