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By Louey Chisholm. Full color edition. Step into the enchanted world of ancient Celtic legend, where love and loyalty are tested by jealousy and betrayal, enchantments transform human lives, and heroes and heroines face danger and exile.
In Celtic Tales Told to the Children, Louey Chisholm retells three enduring stories from the Gaelic legendary tradition in a form specially crafted for younger readers, while preserving the wonder, drama, and imagination of the original tales. “The Star-Eyed Deirdre,” “The Four White Swans,” and “Dermat and Grania” bring together tragic love, heroic adventure, magic, betrayal, and transformation in stories passed down and retold through generations.
Written in a warm and engaging style, this classic volume introduces readers to three enduring stories of Irish legend. Drawing upon earlier translations and retellings by noted scholars and writers, Chisholm presents these ancient tales with the clarity and charm that made the Told to the Children series so popular. At once entertaining and evocative, the book offers an inviting introduction to the legendary world of the Gaelic tradition.
This carefully restored edition revives a beloved classic for a new generation of readers. Perfect for families, students, lovers of mythology, and anyone fascinated by the old legends of Ireland, Celtic Tales Told to the Children remains a timeless collection of love, adventure, tragedy, and enchantment more than a century after its first publication.
About the author: Louey Chisholm (1863–1948) was a British writer and editor known for her retellings of mythology, folklore, and literary classics for younger readers during the early twentieth century. She contributed to the popular Told to the Children series, introducing young readers to classic stories and legends through clear and engaging adaptations.
