Handsomely illustrated treasury includes fifteen beguiling tales that teem with youthful heroes, lovely maidens, and menacing sorcerers and giants. Compiled by noted Irish folklorist Padraic Colum, the stories will enchant today's audiences as much as they enthralled listeners centuries ago.

 

This book is part of a book series called Dover Childrens Classics .

There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published 2005 by Dover Publications Inc. .

Padraic Colum (1881-1972) was a poet, a playwright, and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is best known for his works for children, including The Children of Odin and The Golden Fleece (a Newbery Honor Book).