Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland: Deluxe Slipcase Edition

By Francesca Speranza Wilde, Jane Francesca Wilde, Lady Wilde, et al.

Book Overview

These collected Irish myths and folk tales were collected by Oscar Wilde's mother, Lady Jane Wilde. The mother of playwright Oscar Wilde, Lady Wilde was an accomplished folklorist and, in this classic text, she presented the stories from rural Ireland that made the beliefs of the people come alive. From fairies stealing children to leprechauns promising gold, this covetable edition also features the beautiful illustrations of Stephen Reid from The High Deeds of Finn. Each enthralling tale showcases the strange and mystical superstitions spread by Irish peasantry in the ancient tongue. Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this hardback edition includes classic mythology illustrations by Stephen Reid and makes a wonderful gift.
- Includes a map of ancient Ireland
- Beautiful illustrations from Stephen Reid

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1839407026
• ISBN13: 9781839407024
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Sirius Entertainment
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.7" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

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