Celtic Myths - (Arcturus Silkbound Classics) by Joseph Jacobs & James Stephens (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

This luxurious silkbound, slipcased collection contains tales of Celtic folklore told by renowned folklorist Joseph Jacobs, beautifully illustrated in full-color.

Drawing on the wonderful mythology of Ireland from traditional tales handed down in Gaelic through the generations, Celtic Myths features wondrous magic from ancient gods, beguiling witchcraft, conniving leprechauns, terrifying sea monsters and gallant heroes.

This volume features 26 charming tales, including:
- The Shepherd of Myddvai
- The Story of Deirdre
- The Sea-Maiden
- Beth Gellert
- The Battle of the Birds

Featuring deluxe, gold-embossed cover design with silk binding, full-color illustrations and a decorative slipcase, this book makes a wonderful gift for any fans of Celtic folk history.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Silkbound Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.

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 folklore.

James Stephens (1880-1950) Born in Dublin, James Stephens was known by the nickname 'Tiny Tim' due to his 4' 10" stature. His size, however, did not get in the way of his athleticism as he was a member of the 1901 Irish Shield winning gymnastic team. Stephens graduated as a solicitor's clerk but his Irish Nationalism saw him find work as a registrar in the National Gallery of Ireland. He penned many retellings of Irish Folk and Fairy tales and further wrote original novels based on the traditions as well as poetry.