Irish Fairy Tales

Irish Fairy Tales
ISBN-10
1775457044
ISBN-13
9781775457046
Series
Irish Fairy Tales
Category
Fiction
Pages
257
Language
English
Published
2012-06-01
Publisher
The Floating Press
Author
James Stephens

Description

Take a trip through the rich folklore of Ireland in this enchanting volume from author James Stephens. Fairy kings, femmes fatales, bewitched animals, epic feuds -- these action-packed stories traverse a broad spectrum of themes and settings. Folklore fans and readers interested in Gaelic and Celtic culture will appreciate this collection.

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