The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales & Legends

Discover enchantment and trickery in timeless Irish tales of leprechauns, giants, and fairies.

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world where leprechauns play tricks, giants roam, and fairies enchant. This collection of Irish tales brings to life the adventures of mythical beings and legendary heroes. Will the leprechauns' mischief lead to fortune or folly? Can the heroes overcome the giants' might? Each story, rich with tradition and magic, invites you to explore the mysteries of ancient Ireland. From the poignant tale of The Children of Lir to the legendary Oisin in Tír na n-Óg, these stories promise to captivate and inspire, leaving you to wonder about the fate of these mythical characters.

From the publisher

Irish fairy tales and legends are full of enchantment, brave deeds and lost loves. Told from generation to generation, they are as fascinating now as they were to their original listeners.This wonderfully rich and varied collection are ten of the best-loved traditional Irish stories, retold by author and poet Una Leavy. The post of Gold captures the trickery and mischief of leprechauns; the story of Oisin in Tír na n-Óg marks the end of the great Fianna. From 2000 years ago comes The Children of Lir … all stories to be treasured for years to come.Susan Field’s beautiful illustrations are inspired by ancient Celtic art and culture. They capture the wealth of tradition, the humour and the magic of these great stories.Now available in paperback.

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