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County Armagh, the Orchard County, abounds in folk tales, myths and legends and a selection of the best, drawn from historical sources and newly recorded local reminiscences, have been brought to life here by local storyteller Frances Quinn.Armagh is the place where, legend has it, the warrior king Conor Mac Nessa once ruled and where Deirdre of the Sorrows met her lover Naoise. It is where St Mochua's Well was said by some to curse as well as cure and where evidence of St Patrick's disagreement with a bull can still be seen. And it is where Mrs Lester was rudely awakened in her grave. It is also said to be the home of a plethora of strange and magical creatures and stories abound of encounters with fairies, ghosts, dragons, witches and even a giant pig. From age-old legends and fantastical myths to amusing anecdotes and cautionary tales, this collection is a heady mix of bloodthirsty, funny, passionate and moving stories. It will take you into a remarkable world where you can let your imagination run wild. Não foram encontradas descrições de bibliotecas. |
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On this journey in Armagh, one of the most historic counties on the Emerald Island, you will meet heroes and heroines, gods and goddesses. The tragic story of the Children of Lir, the larger than life figure of Cú Chulainn, Deirdre’s sorrows, the haunting mermaid Liban, Conor Mac Nessa. You will trace Saint Patric’s footsteps, pray by the Holy Wells (and read an extraordinary story about the Night of the Well), dance with fairies in both traditional tales and sightings of our times, meet changelings, get spooked by ghostly footsteps in the night and modern ghost stories. And this is a mere handful of the treasures waiting for you in Co. Armagh.
Unfortunately, the experience would have been truly unique if it hadn’t been for the lifeless, weak, confusing, dry writing, the writer’s obvious and inexplicable aversion to Christianity and the sorrowful attempts to appear ‘’humorous’’ and ‘’spirited.’’ In my opinion, apart from a few beautiful moments, this volume is one of the weakest in the series due to Quinn’s approach. A pity, really, because the content is excellent. ( )