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Delve into the eerie realms of Celtic lore with this captivating anthology curated by Johnny Mains. 'Celtic Weird: Tales of Wicked Folklore and Dark Mythology' unearths a treasure trove of uncanny narratives, steeped in the rich traditions of Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany, and the Isle of Man.
From the mist-shrouded coasts to the rolling hills of these ancient lands, generations have whispered tales of grotesque beings, unnatural phenomena, and pagan spirits returning from beyond the veil. These folkloric accounts sparked a new wave of peculiar short stories in the 19th and 20th centuries, penned by luminaries of the weird and fantastic, including Arthur Machen, Edith Wharton, and Robert Aickman.
Mains has meticulously combed through archives to assemble twenty-one enthralling tales, spanning from the 1820s to the 1980s. This collection features three previously untranslated gems from Gaelic sources, offering readers a rare glimpse into lesser-known realms of Celtic weird fiction. Each story pulsates with the timeless energy of eternal forces and beings, perfectly capturing the beguiling essence of this distinctive branch of strange literature.
Book ISBN: | 9780712354325 |
Book Author: | Johnny Mains |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | British Library Publishing |
Book Publisher: | British Library Publishing |
Book Dimensions: | 181 x 217 x 35 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2022-10-11 |
Book Pagination: | 336 pages |
Book Weight: | 876g |
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