Irish Folk & Fairy Tales Omnibus [Paperback]

Michael Scott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1989

Here, collected in one volume, are tales and legends that range from the misty dawn of Gaelic history and the triumph of St. Patrick to the Ireland of the present day—tales as beautiful, mystical, and enchanting as the ancient land itself.

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About the Author

An authority on mythology and folklore, Michael Scott is one of Ireland's most successful authors. Writing in genres of fantasy, science-fiction, horror, and folklore, he was hailed by the Irish Times as "The King of Fantasy in These Isles." He lives and writes in Dublin, Ireland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 656 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group (August 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0751508861
• ISBN-13: 978-0751508864
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #349,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A dozen movies to make in one omnibus, April 3, 2010

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This review is from: Irish Folk & Fairy Tales Omnibus (Paperback)

Wow! I did not know a lot about Irish fairy tales, and this book did not disappoint! Michael Scott weaves in fantastic lore while brilliantly keeping one appropriately intrigued. Each one of these charming stories easily lends itself to a big budget film! And the magical tone keeps the reader constantly entertained.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Really long, but worth it!, September 24, 2002

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Mae "Autumn Sakura" (MN, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Irish Folk & Fairy Tales Omnibus (Paperback)

I've been reading this book in bits and pieces for about six months, and I still love it! There's a lot of wonderful stories in here. The book is divided into three volumes, and there are about twelve or so stories per volume. The first couple of stories in each volume are always the longest, and are a bit hard to get through. Later stories are less dense, and shorter. I'd reccomend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about the folklore of Ireland. It's hard to imagine many more stories than these, but I know there are more. Enjoy!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST read if you love Celtic history!, January 12, 2012

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Andrea Van Scoyoc "Shadowed Graces..." (Tampa, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Irish Folk & Fairy Tales Omnibus (Paperback)

I received this book, years ago, as a gift from an Irish friend of mine and had no clue what a treasure I was being given.

From the Ancient to the modern (around the 70's) this book covers everything, starting with the Three Sorrows of Irish Storytelling...one of which, The Children of Lir, brought me to tears, to the last of the line of great Elven kings.

An engaging book, you'll meet an array of colorful characters, all of which will enrich your reading.

My favorite is Nano Hayes, who spans from the pre to the post "new god" eras, a wise old Witch who is as spellbinding, as she is valuable to Celtic lore.

While I will admit that there is no glossary (at least in my copy) of how to pronounce certain words and that is beyond frustrating (as it appears that this book was painstakingly researched by handed-down stories and word-of-mouth from those who descended from the mortals lucky enough to interact with, the Fae) if you really must know and your curiosity gets the better of you, simply look them up.

One book you'll NEVER regret reading. Yes it IS long...but worth it!

If you never read anything else about Irish lore, you MUST read this book!