The Lore of Ireland: An Encyclopaedia of Myth, Legend and Romance Tapa dura - 2006

Hardback. Very Good.

The Collins Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. Hardcover. 1905172168 . In 'read once' condition Near Fine, very slight signs of ownership ow as new. No marks or inscriptions. ; 9.3 X 6.1 X 2.0 inches; 531 pages .

The Collins Press, 2006. hardcover. fine/fine. As new.

The Collins Press, 2006 Book. New. Hardcover. Ireland has one of the finest cultural heritages and a standard reference book, combining the related subjects of folklore, myth, legend and romance is long overdue. Now, this wide-ranging work of over 350,000 words is that one volume. There are 350 substantial entries, from Aban, a sixth-century saint, to Weather, all with full references to sources, a synopsis of relevant stories, and discussion of their origin, nature and development. For easy access, all entries are alphabetical. There are cross-references within individual entries, so no aspect of a particular story is neglected. The style communicates easily, whether one wishes to hear good stories or find material without difficulty. The whole spectrum of Irish narrative is made available in a measured and analytical manner. After each entry, an exhaustive list of sources and relevant studies is given. So, from the misty legends of the Tuatha De Danann and saints and scholars to Biddy Early and… Leer más

Cork, Ireland: The Collins Press, 2006. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing. 8vo. Pp. 531 A true first printing and near fine unread copy in a fine jacket. .

M.H. Gill & Co. U. C. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.