Celtic Myths and Legends - (Arcturus Gilded Classics) by Joseph Jacobs (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- This deluxe hardback anthology brings together incredible tales from Celtic folklore, presented in a beautiful volume with gold gilded page edges.
- About the Author: Joseph Jacobs (1854-1916) was an Australian folklorist and translator who published several collections of fairy tales including English Fairy Tales, Celtic Fairy Tales and Indian Fairy Tales.
- 304 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
- Series Name: Arcturus Gilded Classics
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Book Synopsis
This deluxe hardback anthology brings together incredible tales from Celtic folklore, presented in a beautiful volume with gold gilded page edges.
From King Arthur to Gaelic gods, this authoritative study explores the characters found in Celtic myth and epic poetry. These tales are not only extensively researched but beautiful and moving, with sections on Celtic paganism, druidism and the giants of ancient Briton. The gods are honored in the animated telling of their stories and only give way to heroes such as Cuchulain, Blodeuweek, Branwen, and Finn. Tales include: Tales include:- Connla and the Fairy Maiden
- - King O'Toole and his Goose
- The Fate of the Children of Lir
- How Fin went to the Kingdom of the Big Men
- How Cormac Mac Art went to Faery This collection it is presented in a luxurious hardback edition with gold gilded pages, ivory paper, and beautiful endpapers, making it an treasured companion for anyone interested in Celtic culture. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibalin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.
About the Author
Joseph Jacobs (1854-1916) was an Australian folklorist and translator who published several collections of fairy tales including English Fairy Tales, Celtic Fairy Tales and Indian Fairy Tales. During his lifetime, he was regarded as one of the world's leading experts on English and Irish folklore.Dimensions (Overall): 9.06 Inches (H) x 7.32 Inches (W) x 1.18 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Arcturus Gilded Classics
Sub-Genre: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 304
Publisher: Sirius Entertainment
Format: Hardcover
Author: Joseph Jacobs
Language: English
Street Date: November 26, 2024
TCIN: 1003277067
UPC: 9781398844384
Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-6575
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.18 inches length x 7.32 inches width x 9.06 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.2 pounds
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