The Book of Irish Weirdness: A Treasury of Classic Tales of the Supernatural, Spooky and Strange [Paperback]

Mairtin O'Griofa (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1997

Leprechauns, banshees, and other blood-curdling characters of Irish folklore haunt these 35 chilling stories. The distinguished writers showcased here include Bram Stoker, Oscar Wilde, Joseph Sheridan LeFanu, and W.B. Yeats. Stoker's "The Judge's House

concerns a murderous magistrate transformed into a giant rat; others focus on an innocent lass who suffers a terrible fate, a ghoul risen from the grave, and a bizarre, supernatural rock formation. Prepare to be very, very scared. . . 496 pages, 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806999365
• ISBN-13: 978-0806999364
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,568,365 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strange Irish pride. . ., January 10, 2002

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Carla P. Hufstedler "bibliophile" (VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Book of Irish Weirdness: A Treasury of Classic Tales of the Supernatural, Spooky and Strange (Paperback)

I love stories from my homeland, and this is the most entertaining collection to date. Odd, yes--but it cries out for a comfy armchair, a cup of hot tea, and a blustery wind outside.