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Irish Fairy Tales

By: James Stephens - editor
Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell
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This collection of 10 time-honored tales brims with enchantment, whimsy, and sly humor. Assembled by a renowned poet and student of Gaelic language and culture, this edition includes "The Birth of Bran", "The Little Brawl at Allen", "The Enchanted Cave of Cesh Corran", "Becuma of the White Skin", "Mongan's Frenzy", and other stories.

Public Domain (P)2012 Audible, Inc. Classics Literature & Fiction Witty Feel-Good Celtic Mythology

Editorial reviews

James Stephens' retelling of 10 Irish fairy tales is a true delight, and narrator Kevin Stillwell's understated performance highlights their charm. The stories are set in a medieval Ireland filled with larger-than-life hunters, warriors, kings, and magical creatures; many of the tales are derived from the Fenian cycle of Irish mythology. Listeners will thrill to the stories of the Fianna and their leader Fionn mac Cumhaill as he embarks on adventures with druids and enchanted children. Stillwell's delivery of Stephens' words captures their poetic cadence wonderfully.
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Before writing my own review I was curious to see what others had thought. I had to agree with the man who was appalled by the fact that audible couldn't find an irishman or woman under a rock somewhere. This narrator absolutely butchers his pronunciations and I winced every time. I can appreciate for American audiences it will be a far more enjoyable listen because the stories are worthwhile and if you're not hung up on the lingo go for it.

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