Celtic Myth and Legend by Squire, Charles - 1975

Newcastle publishing, United States of America, 1975. reprint. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Now back in print for the first time in many years is one of the most comprehensive studies of Celtic mythology legend and poetry ever written, presenting the entire enthralling panorama of the mythical and legendary traditions of the ancient Gaelic and British Celts. Here, in clear, compact, readable form are stories of all the chief characters of Celtic myth: the Gaelic gods and the giants they battled; the "Champions of the Red Branch" of Ulster, heroes of the great "Irish Iliad;" Finn and the Fenians; and the gods and heroes of the ancient Britons, down through the great deeds of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Here is a book that covers the entire spectrum of this fascinating area of folklore, with numerous illustrations. It is not a book for scholars only, but for anyone who is interested in the roots of many of the world's finest plays, poems, short stories and novels. – rear panel blurbOriginally published in the early part of the last century by Gresham press, this book reproduces in black-and-white the images of the original book. I take with a little bit of scepticism the note on the front cover stating "1st time in paperback" small crease at the top left of the rear panel and the trace of foxing to the top edge of the text block. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 446 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; Spirituality; ISBN: 0878770305. ISBN/EAN: 9780878770304. Inventory No: 0260237. . 9780878770304