Irish Fairy Tales - James Stephens

James Stephens was an early 20th century Irish poet and writer. His humor and lyric writing style are a wonderful addition to the retelling of Irish fairytales. His novels A Crock of Gold and Etched in Moonlight are also based on Irish fairytales. Tales included are: The story of Tuan Mac Cairill -- The boyhood of Fionn -- The birth of Bran -- Oisi'n's mother -- The wooing of Becfola -- The little brawl at Allen -- The Carl of the drab coat -- The enchanted cave of Cesh Corran -- Becuma of the white skin -and Mongan's frenzy

EAN: 9781605974507