Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland

By Jane Wilde, Stephen Reid (Illustrator)

Part of the Arcturus Slipcased Classics series

Discover mystical Irish tales of fairies, leprechauns, and ancient superstitions.

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384 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world of Irish folklore with Lady Jane Wilde's collection of over 100 tales. From mischievous fairies to elusive leprechauns, each story unveils the enchanting and mysterious beliefs of ancient Ireland. With illustrations by Stephen Reid and a chapter on Ireland's ancient peoples, this edition offers a captivating glimpse into a world where magic and reality intertwine. What secrets do these legends hold, and how do they reflect the spirit of a bygone era? Explore the myths that shaped a culture, beautifully bound and presented in a deluxe slipcase edition.

From the publisher

This deluxe hardback edition of Lady Jane Wilde’s classic work is presented in a beautiful slipcase and features classic mythology illustrations by Stephen Reid. Lady Jane Wilde was the mother of Oscar Wilde and an accomplished folklorist. She sought to preserve Irish culture through recording their enchanting myths, rituals and beliefs. This collection contains over 100 of these enthralling tales, from fairies stealing children to leprechauns promising gold. Each showcase the strange and mystical superstitions spread by Irish peasantry in the ancient tongue. Tales include: - The Horned Women- The Fenian Knights- The Fairy Changeling - The Legends of the Western Islands This covetable edition is Wibalin-bound with gold-foil embossing. It includes a chapter on the ancient peoples of Ireland written by her husband Sir William Wilde which forms part of the original manuscript. Accompanying the text are beautiful illustrations by Stephen Reid from The High Deeds of Finn and a rare map of ancient Ireland. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Slipcased Classics are beautiful foil-stamped gift editions of classic works of literature, presented in a slipcase and decorated with delightful illustrations.

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