The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths and Legends by Peter B Ellis Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths and Legends by Peter B Ellis From all six Celtic cultures - Irish, Scots, Welsh, Cornish, Manx and Breton - Ellis has included popular myths and legends, as well as bringing to light exciting tales which have been lying in manuscript form, translated and unknown to the modern general reader. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Developed from an early oral storytelling tradition dating back to the dawn of European culture, this is one of the oldest and most vibrant of Europes mythologies. From all six Celtic cultures - Irish, Scots, Welsh, Cornish, Manx and Breton - Ellis has included popular myths and legends, as well as bringing to light exciting tales which have been lying in manuscript form, translated and unknown to the modern general reader. Notes New in paperback, a collection from the ancient Celtic world. "Good bedtime stories for all the family" Hilary Boyd, Daily Express. Author Biography Peter Berresford Ellis is a foremost authority on the Celts and the author of many books in the field including, Celt and Greek (1997), Celt and Roman (1998) and The Ancient World of the Celts (1998). Under the pseudonym Peter Tremayne he is the author of the bestselling Sister Fidelma murder mysteries set in Ireland in the 7th Century. Review "- Good bedtime stories for all the family. Hilary Boyd, The Daily Express - Employs his skills as a storyteller, to ensure these tales remain fresh for another generation. Grania McFadden, Belfast Telegraph - This book brings to life the oldest legends of these isles, in a style that will entertain young and old. Robert Colbeck, Yorkshire Evening Post - This is an excellent introduction to the legends of all the Celtic traditions, treading a fine line between the accessible and the scholarly. Linda McKee, Irish News Kirkus UK Review With fascination for all things mythical at a high thanks to authors Tolkien and Rowling, this is the perfect time to publish this wide-ranging collection of Celtic mythology. Suitable for everyone from children looking for a good story to specialist historians, its an enormous volume including an amazing variety of tales. Son of an Irish writer and immersed in the lands traditions from birth, Ellis is now a renowned expert in the field of Celtic literature. In a useful and insightful introduction, he gives some background information about who the Celts were and the origins of their language and the tales they told. The book is then divided into the six regions from which the legends originate, each of which in turn contains six short stories. Each section also has its own introduction, telling the reader about the history of storytelling from that particular region and the sources from which the tales sprang. The stories themselves abound with such mythical creatures as leprechauns, mermaids and a whole host of Celtic gods and goddesses. Some are perfect for capturing the imaginations of a young audience whereas some contain sex and violence so parental guidance should be applied. The book concludes with an extensive list of suggested further reading, making this an ideal place to start if you are interested in Celtic mythology. As several stories are previously unpublished, it is also a valuable collection for readers already familiar with these rich traditions. (Kirkus UK) Long Description Developed from an early oral storytelling tradition dating back to the dawn of European culture, this is one of the oldest and most vibrant of Europes mythologies. From all six Celtic cultures - Irish, Scots, Welsh, Cornish, Manx andBreton - Peter Berresford Ellishas included popular myths and legends, as well as bringing to light exciting new taleswhich have been lying in manuscript form, untranslated and unknown to the modern general reader.The author brings not only his extensive knowledge of source material but also his acclaimed skills of storytelling to produce an original, enthralling and definitive collection of Celtic myths and legends - tales of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, magical weapons, fabulous beasts, and entities from the ancient Celtic world. Review Quote This is an excellent introduction to the legends of all the Celtic traditions, treading a fine line between the accessible and the scholarly.-- Linda McKee , Irish News Promotional "Headline" From all six Celtic cultures - Irish, Scots, Welsh, Cornish, Manx and Breton - Ellis has included popular myths and legends, as well as bringing to light exciting tales which have been lying in manuscript form, translated and unknown to the modern general reader. Details ISBN1841192481 ISBN-10 1841192481 ISBN-13 9781841192482 Format Paperback Imprint Robinson Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Peter Berresford Ellis DEWEY 398.2089916 Birth 1943 Author Peter B Ellis Media Book Series Mammoth Books Pages 640 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group DOI 10.1604/9781841192482 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2003-02-27 Year 2003 Publication Date 2003-02-27 AU Release Date 2002-03-19 NZ Release Date 2002-03-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:149347726;

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