Celtic Tales of Enchantment

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Legends of the adventures of that famous band of warriors the Fianna have captured the imaginations of listeners and readers throught the centuries. Four exciting stories of magic, heroism and love featuring some of the best-known names from Irish myth and legend. Includes the story of Oisín and Tír na nÓg, the humorous Quest for the Giolla Deacair and how Fionn MacCumhaill was trapped in The Enchanted Palace. These tales are told with vivacity and wit bringing Ireland's magical mythology to life. Liam MacUistín's Celtic tales will enchant all readers.

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ISBN-13:	9781847174727
Publisher:	Irish American Book Company
Publication date:	03/20/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	96
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

About the Author

Liam Mac Uistin is a well-known author and playwright. His versions of ancient Irish stories and legends have been published in the Irish language by An Gúm. His plays for stage, television and radio have been produced in many European countries and in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. His television play The Glory and the Dream won the Radio Telefís Éireann award.

His stage plays have been produced at the Abbey and Peacock theatres in Dublin. His stories and plays have received many literary awards.

Liam Mac Uistin is the author of The Táin, (O'Brien Press) a hugely popular book for the young reader on this great Celtic epic.

He lives in Dublin with his family.

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These four ancient tales are told in a lively and engaging style. Readers are introduced to Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Fianna, his group of loyal and upstanding men from several clans. The first story, "The Enchanted Palace" finds Fionn and his men battling the invading Lochlannachs and their magic. In the second story, readers will delight in the humorous account of the penalty given to Abhartha, a magician who kidnapped several of the Fianna. The third story is the wonderfully romantic tale of Oisin and Niamh Cinn Oir and the magical land of Tirna nog. The final story is called, "Ailne's Revenge" in which the widow of the king of Iceland conspires to kill Fionn and the Fianna through treachery and magic. While the names may be difficult for American children, they will soon come to know the main characters well enough so that this will not present a difficulty. Bloody battles with a great number of decapitations, revenge and magic are all integral parts of these stories. Along with that, however, is the code of honor lived by Fionn and the Fianna. These stories are required reading for anyone wanting to know about Celtic folklore and literature. 2001, The O'Brien Press, $7.95. Ages 12 up. Reviewer: Sharon Salluzzo

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