Bibliograph

The island of the mighty, by Padraic Colum ; illustrated by Wilfred Jones

Type

Label

The island of the mighty, by Padraic Colum ; illustrated by Wilfred Jones

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 10-14

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The island of the mighty

Oclc number

1137866228

Responsibility statement

by Padraic Colum ; illustrated by Wilfred Jones

Summary

From master storyteller Padriac Colum, winner of a Newbery Honor for The Golden Fleece, comes a collection of fifteen timeless stories that the ancient Celts told more than a thousand years ago. Among the greatest storytellers of the world, the ancient Celts told tales that, after more than a thousand years, still bristle with life and excitement. This beautifully illustrated book includes fifteen of these enchanting stories, including bold exploits at the Court of King Arthur. Filled with handsome heroes, lovely maidens, and menacing sorcerers and giants, these tales continue to entertain

Table Of Contents

Part I. Being the Hero: Stories of Celtic Britain retold from Mabinogion, I. The hunting of the boar -- II. How they sought the Maid Olwen -- III. How they performed the tasks set by the Chief of the Giants -- IV. How the tusk and the sword were one -- V. How the great salmon took them to Mabon -- VI. How King Arthur met the sorceress ; Part II. The companions of King Arthur, The Knight Owen and the Lady of the Fountain -- Pededur and the Castle of Wonders -- The story of Geraint and the Maiden Enid -- The dream of Ronabbway

Target audience

juvenile

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