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OverviewThis deluxe hardback edition of Lady Jane Wilde's classic work is presented in a beautiful slipcase and features classic mythology illustrations by Stephen Reid. Lady Jane Wilde was the mother of Oscar Wilde and an accomplished folklorist. She sought to preserve Irish culture through recording their enchanting myths and legends. This collection contains over 100 of these enthralling tales, from fairies stealing children to leprechauns promising gold. Each showcase the strange and mystical superstitions spread by Irish peasantry in the ancient tongue. This covetable edition is bound in faux-cloth with gold-foil embossing. It includes a chapter on the ancient peoples of Ireland written by her husband Sir William Wilde which forms part of the original manuscript. Accompanying the text are beautiful illustrations by Stephen Reid from The High Deeds of Finn and a rare map of ancient Ireland. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Slipcased Classics are beautiful foil-stamped gift editions of classic works of literature, presented in a slipcase and decorated with delightful illustrations. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stephen Reid , Jane Wilde , Sir William WildePublisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd Imprint: Arcturus ISBN: 9781838573928ISBN 10: 1838573925 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 01 October 2021 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsForeword ..................................................... 6 Preface ......................................................... 11 Introduction ............................................. 14 The Horned Women ............................. 29 The Legend of Ballytowtas Castle ..... 33 A Wolf Story ............................................ 42 The Evil Eye ............................................ 46 The Stolen Bride .................................... 59 Fairy Music .............................................. 62 The Fairy Dance .................................... 64 Fairy Justice ............................................. 67 The Priest's Soul ..................................... 69 The Fairy Race ........................................ 76 The Trial by Fire .................................... 79 The Lady Witch ...................................... 81 Ethna the Bride ...................................... 84 The Fairies' Revenge ............................. 90 Fairy Help - the Phouka ...................... 93 The Farmer Punished ........................... 96 The Farmer's Wife ............................... 102 The Midnight Ride .............................. 104 The Leprehaun ..................................... 102 The Legends of the Western Islands ................................................... 114 The Bride's Death-Song ....................... 117 The Child's Dream .............................. 120 The Fairy Child ..................................... 124 The Doom ............................................... 130 The Clearing from Guilt ..................... 133 The Holy Well and the Murderer .... 135 Legends of the Innis-Sark - a Woman's Curse ............................ 138 Legends of the Dead in the Western Islands ........................ 144 The Death Sign ..................................... 146 November Eve ...................................... 148 The Dance of the Dead ........................ 151 Superstitions Concerning the Dead ............................................... 154 The Fatal Love Charm ......................... 157 The Fenian Knights ............................. 159 Rathlin Island ........................................ 163 The Strange Guests .............................. 164 The Dead Soldier ................................. 165 The Three Gifts ..................................... 167 The Fairies as Fallen Angels .............. 169 The Fairy Changeling .......................... 170 Fairy Wiles .............................................. 172 Shaun-Mor ............................................. 173 The Cave Fairies ......................... 176 The Tuatha-de-Danann ...................... 176 Edain the Queen ................................... 178 The Royal Steed .................................... 183 Evil Spells .......................................... 186 Cathal the King .................................... 186 The Poet's Malediction ........................ 189 Drimial Agus Thorial .......................... 191 The May Festival ................................... 192 May-Day Superstitions ..................... 200 Festivals .............................................202 Candlemas ............................................. 202 Whitsuntide .......................................... 202 Whitsuntide Legend of the Fairy Horses ....................................... 203 November Spells .................................. 205 November Eve ...................................... 207 A Terrible Revenge .............................. 210 Midsummer ....................................... 211 The Baal Fires and Dances ................ 211 The Fairy Doctress ............................... 213 Marriage Rites ....................................... 216 The Dead ................................................ 219 The Wake Orgies .................................. 223 The Ancient Mysteries ....................... 229 The Power of the Word ...................... 239 The Poet and the King ......................... 241 The Sidhe Race .................................... 244 Music ....................................................... 248 Poet Inspiration - Eodain the Poetess ............................ 249 The Banshee .......................................... 251 Queen Maeve ......................................... 255 Death Signs ............................................ 257 The Hartpole Doom ........................... 258 Superstitions ......................................... 260 The Fairy Rath ...................................... 263 Fairy Nature .......................................... 264 Irish Nature ........................................... 266 LEGENDS OF ANIMALS ..... 269 Concerning Dogs ................................. 270 Concerning Cats ................................... 277 The King of the Cats ............................ 281 The Demon Cat ................................... 284 Cat Nature .............................................. 287 Seanchan the Bard and the King of the Cats ............................................ 291 The Bards ............................................... 297 King Arthur and the Cat .................... 302 Concerning Cows ................................ 305 Fairy Wiles ............................................. 309 The Dead Hand .................................... 312 The Wicked Widow ............................. 314 The Butter Mystery .............................. 318 Concerning Birds ........................ 320 The Magpie ........................................... 322 The Wren ............................................... 322 The Raven and Water Wagtail .......... 323 The Cuckoo and Robin Redbreast ................................ 323 Concerning Living Creatures .......................................... 324 The Cricket ............................................ 324 The Beetle ............................................... 325 The Hare ................................................. 325 The Weasel ............................................ 326 Omens and Superstitions .... 329 That Forbode Evil ................................ 329 To Attract Bees ....................................... 331 MYSTERIES OF FAIRY POWER ............................................... 332 The Evil Stroke ...................................... 332 The Changeling .................................... 335 The Fairy Doctor ................................. 338 The Poet's Spell ..................................... 341 Charm for the Fairy Stroke ............... 342 The Farmer's Fate ................................ 343 The Fairy Rath ...................................... 345 THE HOLY WELLS .................... 346 The Sacred Trout ................................. 349 The Well of Fionn Ma-Coul ............. 350 Kil-Na-Greina ........................................ 351 The Doctor and the Fairy Princess ..................................... 354 The Hen's Castle ................................... 357 POPULAR NOTIONS CONCERNING THE SIDHE RACE ................................................... 359 The Hurling Match ............................. 366 The Ride with the Fairies .................. 368 The Fairy Spy ......................................... 372 The Dark Horseman ............................ 374 Sheela-Na-Skean ................................. 380 Credits ..................................................... 384ReviewsAuthor InformationLady Jane Wilde (1821-1896) was an Irish poet, activist and the mother of famed playwright and poet Oscar Wilde. Early on in her career, she wrote under the pen name 'Speranza' and fought for Irish independence through her articles and poetry. She had a special interest in Irish folktales which she gathered and recorded, culminating in her anthology Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland. She also contributed some writings of Irish folk tales to the Celtic revival anthologies created by W.B. Yeats. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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