- Mass Market Paperback: 656 pages
- Publisher: Penguin USA (P); REPRINT edition (Feb 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140123261
- ISBN-13: 978-0140123265
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.7 x 4.6 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,444,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
THE ONE AND ONLY BOOK YOU SHOULD OWN ABOUT IRISH FOLKLORE.
9 Nov 1997
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Micheal Scott has collected a volume of stories that cover the the early bloody begginings of Ireland to the present day (the seventies). The first stories involve various settlers to the young land. As time progresses the Tuthe de Dannan fade into legend and interact with characters in the stories. By the end an American construction company plans to level an ancient fairy fort. Needless to say all hell breaks loose and the book ends. Many of these stores make reference to previous ones. This volume is also a handy reference guide. These stories all flow together to make a fasinating history of Ireland according to myths. The way Micheal has rewritten these stories has made me unable to read other volumes of Irish tales. This book is definitly worth the search. I looked for seven years and just recently found it at Powells Books in Portland, Oregon. I hold this book to be a ruler to which all other stories are measured up to. This short review may be a little one sided but all I can say is that I have nev
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A refreshing collection of stories that is underappreciated
19 Jan 2000
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is one of a few that I had the most fun readin
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Fabulous compilation of Irish traditions.
19 Sep 1999
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is an excellent book. Michael Scott has made a marvellous job retelling the old stories in a beautiful and accurate style. In this volume you can find the most important traditions of Irish myths.
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