Description: Welsh Fairytales by Philip Wilson Traditional stories of Welsh fairies, castles, shepherds, kings and bards, in a charming illustrated collection. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The traditional stories of Wales conjure up a world of adventure and chivalry. Knights and princesses, kings and bards, and the little people who can make the impossible happen - these are just a few of the characters in the stories featured in this book. Drawing on ancient traditions, handed down for centuries by word of mouth, this book features sixteen of the most famous tales from the fertile plains and high mountain passes of Wales. They tell of the great hero, King Arthur, and his Knights of the Round Table. They speak of magical encounters with the fairies, who can make a castle appear out of the air, and of a shepherd high in the mountains of Caermarthen who falls in love with the Maiden from the Lake. All the tales are simply retold by Philip Wilson, with a lively introduction by folklorist Neil Philip. Author Biography Philip Wilson is the author of several books on religion and mythology, and is an enthusiast for all kinds of traditional tales. His other books include Irish Fairytales, Scottish Fairytales and Celtic Fairytales, all published by Armadillo. Renowned folklorist and scholar Neil Philip introduces the tales. Long Description The traditional stories of Wales conjure up a world of adventure and chivalry. Knights and princesses, kings and bards, and the little people who can make the impossible happen - these are just a few of the characters in the stories featured in this book. Drawing on ancient traditions, handed down for centuries by word of mouth, this book features sixteen of the most famous tales from the fertile plains and high mountain passes of Wales. They tell of the great hero, King Arthur, and his Knights of the Round Table. They speak of magical encounters with the fairies, who can make a castle appear out of the air, and of a shepherd high in the mountains of Caermarthen who falls in love with the Maiden from the Lake. All the tales are simply retold by Philip Wilson, with a lively introduction by folklorist Neil Philip. Details ISBN1861478704 Author Philip Wilson Pages 96 Publisher Anness Publishing Year 2019 ISBN-10 1861478704 ISBN-13 9781861478702 Format Hardcover Imprint Armadillo Books Subtitle Sixteen mysterious myths and legends from the hills and valleys of Wales Place of Publication Leicester Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations colour illustrations throughout Short Title Welsh Fairytales Language English Publication Date 2019-08-30 UK Release Date 2019-08-30 NZ Release Date 2019-08-30 Audience Age 8-12 Audience Childrens (6-12) AU Release Date 2019-10-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127010896;
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Book Title: Welsh Fairy Tales: Sixteen Mysterious Myths and Legends from the Hills and Valleys of Wales
Item Height: 254mm
Item Width: 174mm
Author: Philip Wilson
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Anness Publishing
Publication Year: 2019
Genre: Children & Young Adults
Number of Pages: 96 Pages
