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At the edge of the world :magical stories of Ireland

by John Lowings

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A collection of traditional ghost and fairy stories haunted by stunning land- and seascape images of their rural Irish origins

Rooted in the oral storytelling tradition of rural Ireland, the twenty-three Irish ghost and fairy stories that make up At the Edge of the World are mythic and awe-inspiring. Accompanied by forty contemporary photographs that capture the beauty and power of the landscape, the stories recount the stirring sagas of courage and bravery, the magical tales and supernatural legends of ghosts and demons that have enchanted Irish listeners for centuries.

The eeerie quality achieved by angle and light in these photographs reflects the mysterious and romantic qualities of these stories, which include, among others: "The Magic Ship", "The Legend of Knockmany", "Mortough and the Witch Maiden", "The Soul Cages", and "The Fate of the Children of Lir".

This stunning gift book will be irrestible to anyone with an interest in myth and legend, history, photography, the power of landscape, and, most importantly, a good yarn.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [175]-[176]).

About the Author

John Lowings is a freelance photographer born of an Irish mother and an English father. Educated at the London College of Printing, which has an international reputation for photojournalism, Lowings lives in Bristol, England.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780805054002
Subtitle:
Magical Stories of Ireland
Author:
Lowings, John
Publisher:
Henry Holt
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Subject:
Ireland
Subject:
Folklore
Subject:
Folklore & Mythology - Folklore
Subject:
Photo Essays
Subject:
Fairy tales
Subject:
Tales
Subject:
Mythology, celtic
Subject:
Folk-lore, irish
Subject:
Fantasy fiction, English
Subject:
Occult fiction
Subject:
Fairy tales -- Ireland.
Subject:
Fantastic fiction, English -- Irish authors.
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references p. 175-176.
Series Volume:
C-1848
Publication Date:
1998
Binding:
Trade Cloth
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
172, 4 p.
Dimensions:
11.43x8.97x.79 in. 2.35 lbs.

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