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Celtic Myths and Legends by O.B. Duane.

DESCRIPTION: Hardback with Dust Jacket: 128 pages. Publisher: Brockhampton Press; (1998). ISBN: 1860192122. The ancient Celts were a forceful, warring race who dominated Western Europe up until the spread of Roman civilization. The flight from Rome ultimately took the Celts to Britain and Ireland, and it was here that their unique traditions survived best. Ireland in particular boasts a vigorous Celtic influence on its culture, art, and literature. Heroic tales of the Celts, at first preserved in oral form and only transcribed at a much later date, comprise some of the most enthralling and exhilarating literature ever to have emerged from ancient Europe.

Peopled by gods, high kings, spirited queens, noble warriors, fairy women, goblins and wizards, the mythology of the Celts is unsurpassed in variety, charm and sheer entertainment value. “Celtic Myths and Legends” is a dazzling collection of the most gripping of these Celtic tales, vividly retold and illustrated by an intriguing array of paintings and illustrations. Celebrating the compelling appeal of the ancient Celtic world, this book gathers together the legends and sagas of this bygone culture in a powerful tribute to the heroism, romance, and mystery of the Celtic People.

CONDITION: NEW. Light shelf-wear consistent with open shelf book store stock.

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PUBLISHER REVIEW:

REVIEW: Heroic tales of the Celts, at first preserved only in oral form, comprise some of the most exhilarating literature from ancient Europe, peopled by gods, high kings, spirited queens, noble warriors, fairy women, goblins and wizards. Accompanying the tales recounted here are gorgeous full-page illustrations by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, John Duncan, Edmund Dulac, Arthur Rackham, Henry Fuseli, Gordon Wain and many others. The Celtic myths and legends in this book were retold by O. B. Duane who was born in Ireland in 1965 and educated in both Dublin and London. She completed her BA and MA at Trinity College, Dublin, specializing in Anglo-Irish literature. She moved to London permanently in 1989, where she now works as a writer and editor.

PROFESSIONAL REVIEW:

REVIEW: A vigorous collection of myths and tales, including a comprehensive introduction to the world of Celtic mythology. Lavishly illustrated with paintings and etchings. A powerful tribute to the heroism, romance and mystery of the Celts.

READER REVIEW:

REVIEW: A dazzling collection of the most gripping tales from the ancient Celts, a forceful, warring race who dominated Western Europe. With lavish color illustrations – the imagery is simply mind-blowing! Great reading, and fantastic artwork!

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