Jane Wilde

This handsome 5-book paperback box set is an entrancing collection of Irish folklore and fairy tales taken from the wide-ranging traditions, beliefs, and oral histories of the fascinating and diverse counties of Ireland. Marvel at the whimsical, eery, and mighty characters that populate these enthralling tales. Discover dancing fairies, towering giants, sly leprechauns, terrifying witches, noble kings, brawling banshees, and many more. Contains: - Celtic Warriors and Giants- Heroes of Irish Mythology- The Magical Folk of Ireland- Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland- Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales Featuring a wealth of stories from centuries of beloved storytelling traditions, this collection is a superb representation of one of the world's richest folk literatures guaranteed to amaze and delight any reader. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classic Collections series features delightful, high-quality paperback box sets of classic works of literature with striking contemporary cover designs.

This captivating collection brings together some of the greatest retellings of Irish stories that have survived generations. From the fearsome giant Fin MacCool and the mighty warrior Cuchulain to magical fairies and mythical creatures, the stories in this book will enthral and entertain. The tales included have been penned by some of the greatest writers on Irish folklore and legend, ranging from Lady Wilde, Jeremiah Curtin, Joseph Jacobs and James Stephens. Filled with stirring adventures, heroic deeds and enchanting beings, this volume of Irish myths and legends celebrates the tradition of storytelling so treasured by the people of the Emerald Isle. Written in accessible style, for everyone to enjoy, this gift edition with gold foil accents, stencilled page edges and beautifully illustrated endpapers will be a welcome gift for anyone interested in Irish mythology. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Collectible Myth and Legends series contains luxurious gold embossed gift editions of classic myth and legends from around the world, featuring full-color endpaper designs, ivory pages and striking stencilled page edges.

Jane Francesca Agnes, Lady Wilde (1821-1896) was an Irish poet and mother of Oscar Wilde. She wrote under the pseudonym Speranza" and famously supported the Irish nationalist movement. She also had a particular interest in folktales, which she collected. In "Folk Medicine, Plant Lore, and Healing Plants", Wilde looks at a variety of natural cures, healing plants, and remedies from Irish folk culture ranging from love and invisibility potions, to remedies for toothache and beyond. Contents include: "The Properties of Herbs and Their Use in Medicine", "Medical Superstitions and Ancient Charms", and "Plants". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on folklore.

This deluxe hardback edition of Lady Jane Wilde's classic work is presented in a beautiful slipcase and features classic mythology illustrations by Stephen Reid. Lady Jane Wilde was the mother of Oscar Wilde and an accomplished folklorist. She sought to preserve Irish culture through recording their enchanting myths, rituals and beliefs. This collection contains over 100 of these enthralling tales, from fairies stealing children to leprechauns promising gold. Each showcase the strange and mystical superstitions spread by Irish peasantry in the ancient tongue. Tales include: - The Horned Women- The Fenian Knights- The Fairy Changeling - The Legends of the Western Islands This covetable edition is Wibalin-bound with gold-foil embossing. It includes a chapter on the ancient peoples of Ireland written by her husband Sir William Wilde which forms part of the original manuscript. Accompanying the text are beautiful illustrations by Stephen Reid from The High Deeds of Finn and a rare map of ancient Ireland. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Slipcased Classics are beautiful foil-stamped gift editions of classic works of literature, presented in a slipcase and decorated with delightful illustrations.