{"product_id":"celtic-wonder-tales-hardcover","title":"Celtic Wonder Tales - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElla Young\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMaud Gonne\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eMark Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunningly illustrated compendium of wondrous tales from Celtic mythology.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1910 at the height of the Celtic revival movement, this beautiful collection features fourteen tales based on Celtic legend. The stories encompass the Tuatha Dé Danann (Gaelic deities), the magical land of Tir-na-Moe, feisty heroes, shapeshifting gods, fearsome villains, fairies, magic cows, and blacksmiths with supernatural powers. It opens with a creation myth centered on fire-goddess Brigit's green cloak, which becomes the island of Ireland itself. Adorned with exquisite illustrations by Maud Gonne, and featuring a new introduction by Mark Williams, Ella Young's evocative volume is a fascinating series of tales exploring Gaelic mythology, magic, and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElla Young\u003c\/b\u003e (1867-1956) was an Irish poet, writer for children, and mythologist who was educated at Trinity College Dublin. She later emigrated to the United States and held an academic post at the University of California, Berkeley before her retirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.1 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 22, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50984031879307,"sku":"9781851246823","price":45.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/i0Ty9Npjc59781851246823.webp?v=1793303493","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/celtic-wonder-tales-hardcover","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}