Irish Folk Tales of Love

Irish Folk Tales of Love is a beautiful, poignant, and sometimes comical gathering of stories of lust, longing, heartbreak and devotion from Ireland's ancient oral tradition. From doomed romances to crimes of passion, from cunning matchmakers to fairies who meddle in matters of the heart, these timeless tales reveal love in all its guises – tender and tragic, magical and mischievous, radiant and ruinous. Wander along wild coasts, through enchanted glens, across windswept mountains, and into firelit cabins and shadowed castles where love triumphs, falters, and twists in unexpected ways. Whether bittersweet dalliance or clumsy courtship, these stories remind us that love, in its beauty and its folly, has always been at the heart of the human story. Perfect for romantics, dreamers, and lovers of lore, this collection celebrates the enduring mystery and music of Ireland's storytelling tradition.

© 2027 The History Press (E-bog): 9781837052400

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E-bog: 7. januar 2027