Great Fairy Tales of Ireland - Mary McGarry

Author: Mary McGarry
Publisher: Frederick Muller Limited
Format: Softcover
Edition: 1980 Second Impression
ISBN: 0-584-62329-1
Condition: Good second-hand condition with light shelf wear and minor creasing to covers and spine. Internally clean and well preserved. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

A beautifully illustrated collection of Irish fairy tales, folk legends, and traditional stories drawn from the rich mythic landscape of Ireland. Ranging from gentle faerie encounters to darker folkloric beings and strange magical happenings, the book preserves oral traditions that survived well into the modern era. The vivid artwork by Richard Hook gives the volume a distinctive dreamlike atmosphere that strongly reflects 1970s fantasy illustration.

Includes tales of fairies, leprechauns, enchantments, rural spirits, and supernatural encounters from Irish folklore traditions.

About the Author:
Mary McGarry was an Irish writer and folklorist known for collecting and retelling traditional Irish folk tales for modern readers. Her works helped introduce younger audiences and folklore enthusiasts to Ireland’s rich storytelling traditions and mythic heritage.