| Author |
Stephens, James, 1882-1950 |
| Illustrator |
Rackham, Arthur, 1867-1939 |
| Title |
Irish Fairy Tales
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The story of Tuan Mac Cairill -- The boyhood of Fionn -- The birth of Bran -- Oisi'n's mother -- The wooing of Becfola -- The little brawl at Allen -- The Carl of the drab coat -- The enchanted cave of Cesh Corran -- Becuma of the white skin -- Mongan's frenzy.
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| Credits |
Produced by A. Elizabeth Warren, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Irish Fairy Tales" by James Stephens is a collection of traditional Irish folklore retold in a narrative style likely written in the early 20th century. The tales explore themes of mythology, heroism, and magic, featuring a variety of legendary characters such as Fionn mac Cumhaill, Tuan mac Cairill, and many others, as they encounter gods, monsters, and the trials of their extraordinary lives. The opening portion of the book begins by introducing Finnian, the Abbott of Moville, as he embarks on a mission to confront an ancient, powerful gentleman who practices old pagan beliefs. Finnian’s confrontation with this figure, who represents older gods and magics that resist the new faith, sets the stage for the unfolding stories. The narrative swiftly unfolds into the tale of Tuan, whose lineage weaves through time from the Irish Flood to the arrival of gods and people. Tuan shares his extraordinary ability to change forms, revealing a rich tapestry of Irish mythological history that includes magical creatures, legendary figures, and their intertwined destinies. Through these stories, Stephens preserves and revitalizes the unique cultural heritage of Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Tales -- Ireland
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| Subject |
Folklore -- Ireland
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| Subject |
Fairy tales -- Ireland
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2892 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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