Найти книгу: "Legends, Charms and Superstitions of Ireland"

Nowhere in the nineteenth century did interest in folklore and mythology have a more thorough revival than in Ireland. There, in 1887, Lady Francesca Speranza Wilde, Oscar Wilde's mother and a well-known author in her own right, compiled this collection of charming, authentic folk tales. Collected from among the peasantry and retaining their original simplicity, the myths and legends reveal delightfully the Irish people's relationship with a spiritual and invisible world populated by fairies, elves, and evil beings. Included in Lady Wilde's collection, among others, are eerie tales of «The Horned Women,» «The Holy Well and the Murderer,» and «The Bride's Death-Song,» as well as beguiling accounts of superstitions concerning the dead, celebrations and rites, animal legends, and ancient charms.The first book to link Irish folklore with nationalism, Legends illustrates the mythic underpinnings of the Irish character and signals the country's cultural reemergence. It remains, said the Evening Mail, «an important contribution to the literature of Ireland and the world's stock of folklore.»

В книжку вошли три английские легенды, среди которых знаменитый «Беовульф». В издании использован уникальный метод для тренировки навыков чтения. Тексты произведений не адаптированы, снабжены русскими переводами и словариками, что способствует эффективному освоению английского языка. Издание предназначено для всех, кто изучает английский язык, интересуется английской культурой и стремится читать книги в оригинале.

Полный вариант заголовка: «The confessions of William Henry Ireland : сontaining the particulars of his fabrication of the Shakspeare manuscripts; together with anecdotes and opinions (hitherto unpubl.) of many distinguished persons in the literary, political, and theatrical world».

Полный вариант заголовка: «England, Scotland, and Ireland : Vol. 3 : in 4 volumes : illustrated with 84 coloured engravings : containing a description of the character, manners, customs, dress, diversions, and other peculiarities of the inhabitants of Great Britain / edited by W.H. Pyne».

Полный вариант заголовка: «England, Scotland, and Ireland : Vol. 4 : in 4 volumes : illustrated with 84 coloured engravings : containing a description of the character, manners, customs, dress, diversions, and other peculiarities of the inhabitants of Great Britain / edited by W.H. Pyne».

Полный вариант заголовка: «The popular superstitions and festive amusements of the Highlanders of Scotland».