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Celtic Fairy Tales

by Joseph Jacobs

Level C1 · AdvancedChildren's48 chapters
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CEFR level
C1
Length
48 chapters
Format
The complete book

About this book

About this book

Dive into a rich collection of Celtic folk tales where ancient heroes, mythical creatures, and vibrant traditions come alive through stories gathered from Gaelic-speaking peasants of Ireland and Scotland. Experience the magic, romance, and humor woven into these timeless legends.

What's inside

Contents

48 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02PREFACE
03CONNLA AND THE FAIRY MAIDEN
04GULEESH
05THE FIELD OF BOLIAUNS
06MUNACHAR AND MANACHAR
07GOLD-TREE AND SILVER-TREE
08KING O'TOOLE AND HIS GOOSE
09THE WOOING OF OLWEN
10JACK AND HIS COMRADES
11THE SHEE AN GANNON AND THE GRUAGACH GAIRE
12THE STORY-TELLER AT FAULT

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