Irish Fairy Tales – Jackson J. K. (2020)

Fairy stories, especially those from Ireland's rich tradition, where the supernatural grows from Celtic legends, are magical tales of ordinary people seeking solutions to the challenges of everyday life. This lively collection brings together stories of banshees, kings, trembling farmers, tricksters and beloved princesses. “Smallhead and the King's Sons”, a Cinderella story, and “The Haughty Princess”, recalling Grimm's “King Thrushbeard”, are among the many delightful tales of hope and reckless determination. Fairy tales carry the myths of ancient times into the Victorian and modern eras, where superstition and the supernatural still exist. Rooted in the past, these stories offer morals and lessons for the young, wise words for the old, and a reminder of the power of the natural world. They also explore inner fears of the dark and shadows, linking Celtic myths and legends with modern tales of monsters, vampires, bewitchment and mysterious voices hidden in the earth and stars. Part of Flame Tree 451, a collection devoted to myth, mystery, the supernatural, horror, fantasy and science fiction, this book offers tales of werewolves and mechanical men, vampires, villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasy.