Irish Fairy Tales by Jake Jackson

Fairy stories, especially from the rich tradition of Ireland where the supernatural grew from the legends of the Celts, are the magic stories of everyday folk seeking solutions to the challenges of the day. This spritely collection brings together tales inspired by older myths (the tragic 'Story of Deirdre and 'The Knighting of Cuculain') and fables and stories of banshees, kings, changelings, tricksters and beloved princesses. 'Smallhead and the King's Sons' (a Cinderella story) and 'The Haughty Princess' (recalling Grimm's "King Thrushbeard') are amongst the many delightful Irish takes on international archetypes of hope, morality and wonder.

Part of a series on The World's Greatest Myths and Legends, these books capture the mystery and drama of ancient legends through all the key stories and folk tales featuring gods, heroes, monsters and animals, as well as common themes such as creation, love, death and courage. Each book features an introduction to the history, landscape, characters and culture of the mythology.