James Stephens’ collection of Irish Fairy Tales is presented in this beautiful volume alongside gorgeous illustrations by Arthur Rackham.
James Stephens was an Irish novelist and poet, and his retellings of Irish myths and fairy tales combine humour and lyricism, making them light and fun reads. This edition of Irish Fairy Tales features a series of dazzling colour and black-and-white illustrations from the masterful Golden Age artist Arthur Rackham.
Tales featured in this volume include:
- The Story of Tuan Mac Cairill
- The Boyhood of Fionn
- The Birth of Bran
- The Wooing of Becfola
- Oisin’s Mother
- The Little Brawl at Allen
- The Carl of the Drab Coat
A propos de l’auteur
James Stephens (1880–1950) was an Irish writer, best remembered for his retellings of Irish myths and folklore. His most celebrated work is the 1920 collection ‘Irish Fairy Tales’. He was good friends with fellow Irish author James Joyce, and almost assisted him in completing his final work, ‘Finnegans Wake’ (1939).
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