Celtic Wonder Tales

About this book

The goddess Brigit spreads a green cloak that becomes Ireland. Lugh comes among the ancient gods, and the Children of Lir endure a terrible enchantment. Ella Young retells the Irish mythic past with the immediacy of stories spoken aloud.

Her fourteen tales introduce the Tuatha Dé Danann, skilled smiths, enchanted cattle and heroes whose bargains carry consequences across generations. Maud Gonne's illustrations contribute to the book's distinctive Celtic Revival character. Young writes for readers who want to enter the old stories, letting strange events unfold without stopping to explain away their magic.