Celtic Wonder Tales and other Stories Ella Young; Illus. Boris Artzybasheff; Vera Bock Floris 1991 Paperback Illustrated
First published in Dublin in 1910, Celtic Wonder Tales was one of several books in which the Irish poet Ella Young (1867-1956) re- told Celtic myths. First published in Dublin in 1910, Celtic Wonder Tales was one of several books in which the Irish poet Ella Young (1867-1956) re- told Celtic myths. The stories are joined here by selections from Young's later books - The Wonder Smith and His Son, The Tangle-Coated Horse and The Unicorn with Silver Shoes. Altogether there are 33 tales, featuring especially the Gubbaun and his Son, with illustrations by Boris Artzybasheff and Vera Bock. ...more
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Songs from North-East Scotland A Selection for Performers from the Greig-Duncan Folk Song Collection Katherine Campbell (Edited by) John Donald 2009 Paperback
Trick of the Tale A Collection of Trickster Tales from Around the World John Matthews; Caitlin Matthews Templar 2008 Hardback Illustrated
Gathered from all over the world, these are stories of tricksters - clever, cunning creatures who can bamboozle their fellow animals and always come oGathered from all over the world, these are stories of tricksters - clever, cunning creatures who can bamboozle their fellow animals and always come out on top. The 20 tales include some famous characters - Ananse from Africa, Brer Rabbit from America and Chaunteleer, the European cockerel made famous by Chaucer - as well as tricksters from lands as far-flung as Canada and India. All the stories are illustrated with beautifully detailed engravings by Tomislav Tomic. ...more
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A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths
Stephen P Kershaw Robinson 2007 Paperback
From the birth of the gods to the aftermath of the Trojan War and Plato's myth of Atlantis, Kershaw tells the stories of Greek mythology and discussesFrom the birth of the gods to the aftermath of the Trojan War and Plato's myth of Atlantis, Kershaw tells the stories of Greek mythology and discusses the wide-ranging influence of these tales on western culture. The book's final section surveys the ways in which people have tried to understand and rationalize myths, from antiquity to the present. ...more
Children of Yayoute Folk Tales of Haiti Francois Turenne des Pres Universe 1994 Hardback
These 12 folktales from Haiti were told to Turenne des Pres (1907- 1990) by his grandmother, whose stories are traditionally African, and by his nurseThese 12 folktales from Haiti were told to Turenne des Pres (1907- 1990) by his grandmother, whose stories are traditionally African, and by his nursemaid, whose tales are filled with historical anecdote, local Haitian custom and voodoo mystery. The stories are full of magical human characters, animal tricksters, talking fish and dancing dolls, all brought to life through the author's colourful paintings. ...more
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Tales from the East Riding
Martin Limon History Press 2006 Paperback Illustrated
The East Riding of Yorkshire has a rich and varied past and this collection of stories features some of the people, places and events that have contriThe East Riding of Yorkshire has a rich and varied past and this collection of stories features some of the people, places and events that have contributed to its colourful history. This is where the Norsemen were routed at Stamford Bridge, where Dick Turpin held up stagecoaches and where mill workers rioted in 1861. It even hosts Britain's oldest horse race, the 500-year old Kiplingcotes Derby. ...more
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Tales of Troy and Greece
Andrew Lang; Illus. HJ Ford Dover 2006 Paperback Illustrated
Now best remembered for his collections of folk lore and the 'coloured' fairy tale books, Andrew Lang was also a highly regarded classicist, who transNow best remembered for his collections of folk lore and the 'coloured' fairy tale books, Andrew Lang was also a highly regarded classicist, who translated the Odyssey and the Iliad and wrote on the Homeric epic. In this book for younger readers, first published in 1907 and dedicated to H Rider Haggard, he retells the adventures of Ulysses, the quest for the Golden Fleece, and the exploits of Theseus and Perseus. Reprint. Slightly off-mint. ...more
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Angels A History David Albert Jones Oxford University Press 2010 Hardback
Why, even in post-Christian forms of spirituality, art and popular culture, are angels such an enduringly attractive and consoling presence? What are Why, even in post-Christian forms of spirituality, art and popular culture, are angels such an enduringly attractive and consoling presence? What are they, and how do they differ from gods, fairies, ghosts and aliens? This study of angels in history covers stories and speculations from the Judaeo-Christian, Islamic, Hindu and Zoroastrian traditions as well as art, literature and film, to explore what these beings teach us about our own existence - whether or not we believe in them. ...more
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Folklore of Cornwall
Tony Deane; Tony Shaw History Press 2009 Paperback Illustrated
Despite the influx of tourists, Cornwall remains an isolated, wave-battered outpost of Celtic culture and, more than almost any other part of these isDespite the influx of tourists, Cornwall remains an isolated, wave-battered outpost of Celtic culture and, more than almost any other part of these islands, has preserved its ancient folklore. This poignant and absorbing book explores - and quotes extensively from - this rich heritage of legends, stories and songs, peopled by piskeys and giants, sailors and tin miners. It discusses the Cornish love of singing, the old Cornish language, and the influence of the rugged, unforgiving landscape with its prehistoric standing stones. ...more
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