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OverviewFrom the origins of this hero of Irish lore to his habits, occupations and characteristics. This book offers enlightenment on little-known aspects of the wider fairy world, as well as turning the spotlight on the real leprechaun. Every country has its own myths about fairies and 'wee folk', but the Irish leprechaun is the undisputed king. To some, he is an impish figure full of harmless mischief, forever guarding his elusive crock of gold. To others, he is an evil gnome bent on disrupting the lives of mortals with his black magic and malevolent acts. Historian and folklorist Bob Curran looks at the origins of this hero of Irish lore - fallen angel, diminished god or son of fairies - and at his habits, occupations and characteristics. He explores the superstitions surrounding the leprechaun and his enduring place in popular culture, and turns the spotlight on the 'real' leprechaun - mysterious, complex and contradictory. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr. Robert CurranPublisher: O'Brien Press Ltd Imprint: O'Brien Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 13.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 19.60cm Weight: 0.385kg ISBN: 9781847179142ISBN 10: 1847179142 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 06 March 2017 Audience: General/trade , General 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 ContentsReviewsbeautifully written ... quirky, informative and interesting ... a fabulous read for fantasists and realists alike -- Clondalkin, Lucan, Rathcoole, Saggart News an amusing ramble through the world of little folk in Ireland and a few adjacent territories -- Magonia Review beautifully written ... quirky, informative and interesting ... a fabulous read for fantasists and realists alike -- Clondalkin, Lucan, Rathcoole, Saggart News an amusing ramble through the world of little folk in Ireland and a few adjacent territories -- Magonia Review beautifully written ... quirky, informative and interesting ... a fabulous read for fantasists and realists alike -- Clondalkin, Lucan, Rathcoole, Saggart News Author InformationNo one is sure where Bob Curran comes from. Tradition says that one moment he wasn’t there and the next moment he was in County Down. He has, however, held various jobs – including gravedigger, hospital porter, civil servant and teacher – has studied History and Education at the New University of Ulster, and has received a Ph.D. in Educational Social Psychology. Bob has a strong interest in local history and folklore, and has both written and lectured on these subjects; he is a frequent contributor to radio, and has appeared on television co-presenting programmes on heritage and history. It is said that Bob currently lives somewhere in north Antrim, with his teacher wife and two small children; but it is difficult to be sure, as he is seen only ‘between the lights’ (at twilight), and then only by a fortunate few. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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