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Ancient legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland

With sketches of the Irish past

by Lady Wilde ...

"Ancient legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland" by Lady Wilde (the pen-name for Jane Wilde) is perhaps one of the best compilations of Irish lore ever published. Yet, it was almost lost to time. Ireland is a country full of myths and magic, and Wilde has managed to write an engaging and yet still succinct summary of the most important aspects of it. With a culture as rich as that of ... Read more

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"Ancient legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland" by Lady Wilde (the pen-name for Jane Wilde) is perhaps one of the best compilations of Irish lore ever published. Yet, it was almost lost to time. Ireland is a country full of myths and magic, and Wilde has managed to write an engaging and yet still succinct summary of the most important aspects of it. With a culture as rich as that of
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Poems by Speranza

by Lady Wilde ...

MY COUNTRY, wounded to the heart, Could I but flash along thy soul Electric power to rive apart The thunder-clouds that round thee roll, And, by my burning words, uplift Thy life from out Death's icy drift, Till the full splendours of our age Shone round thee for thy heritage— As Miriam's, by the Red Sea strand Clashing proud cymbals, so my hand Would strike thy harp, Loved Ireland! She flung her ... Read more

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MY COUNTRY, wounded to the heart, Could I but flash along thy soul Electric power to rive apart The thunder-clouds that round thee roll, And, by my burning words, uplift Thy life from out Death's icy drift, Till the full splendours of our age Shone round thee for thy heritage— As Miriam's, by the Red Sea strand Clashing proud cymbals, so my hand Would strike thy harp, Loved Ireland! She flung her
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Ancient legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland

With sketches of the Irish past

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In "Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland," Lady Wilde weaves a rich tapestry of Irish folklore that encapsulates the enchantment and depth of the Emerald Isle's cultural heritage. The book is meticulously organized around a plethora of legends, each steeped in the mystical traditions that have shaped Irish identity. Wilde's prose is both lyrical and evocative, inviting readers ... Read more

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In "Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland," Lady Wilde weaves a rich tapestry of Irish folklore that encapsulates the enchantment and depth of the Emerald Isle's cultural heritage. The book is meticulously organized around a plethora of legends, each steeped in the mystical traditions that have shaped Irish identity. Wilde's prose is both lyrical and evocative, inviting readers
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Ancient legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland

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by Lady Wilde, Wesley Montague ...

In "Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland," Lady Wilde weaves together an enchanting tapestry of Ireland's rich folklore and mystical traditions. This meticulously compiled work serves not only as a repository of the myths and legends that have shaped Irish cultural identity, but also as an exploration of the charms and superstitions that have influenced daily life for ... Read more

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In "Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland," Lady Wilde weaves together an enchanting tapestry of Ireland's rich folklore and mystical traditions. This meticulously compiled work serves not only as a repository of the myths and legends that have shaped Irish cultural identity, but also as an exploration of the charms and superstitions that have influenced daily life for
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Poems by Speranza

Enriched edition. A Journey Through Celtic Enchantment and Victorian Romance

by Lady Wilde, Wesley Montague ...

In "Poems by Speranza," Lady Wilde, a prominent figure in the late 19th-century literary movement, weaves a tapestry of Romantic and Victorian themes, exploring love, loss, nature, and the complexities of the human spirit. Her verses resonate with rich imagery and emotive language, reflecting both personal experiences and broader societal issues of her time. This collection stands as a significant ... Read more

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In "Poems by Speranza," Lady Wilde, a prominent figure in the late 19th-century literary movement, weaves a tapestry of Romantic and Victorian themes, exploring love, loss, nature, and the complexities of the human spirit. Her verses resonate with rich imagery and emotive language, reflecting both personal experiences and broader societal issues of her time. This collection stands as a significant
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Legends, Charms and Superstitions of Ireland

by Lady Wilde ...

Series series Dover Literature: Folklore/Mythology
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 ... Read more

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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
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Social studies by Lady Wilde

by Lady Wilde ...

The bondage of woman.--Genius and marriage.--Social graces.--Venus victrix.--Spiritual affinity.--Suitability of dress.--American women.--The world's new phases.--The destiny of humanity.--Australia (a plea for emigration)--The vision of the Vatican.--Irish leaders and martyrs.--The poet as teacher.--The two artists.--'Tertia mors est.' THE BONDAGE OF WOMAN. For six thousand years the ... Read more

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The bondage of woman.--Genius and marriage.--Social graces.--Venus victrix.--Spiritual affinity.--Suitability of dress.--American women.--The world's new phases.--The destiny of humanity.--Australia (a plea for emigration)--The vision of the Vatican.--Irish leaders and martyrs.--The poet as teacher.--The two artists.--'Tertia mors est.' THE BONDAGE OF WOMAN. For six thousand years the
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Irish Fairy Tales

by W. B. Yeats, Editor, William Carleton, Crofton Croker, Douglas Hyde, Dr. P. W. Joyce, Gerald Griffen, Lady Wilde, Michael Hart, Samuel Lover, Standish O'Grady ...

Narrated by John Dunleavy ...

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Irish Fairy Tales is a collection of 14 Irish stories edited by W. B. Yeats. Originally published in 1892, this collection is beautifully narrated by John Dunleavy and includes Yeats' notes and his "Classification of Irish Fairies" ... Read more

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Irish Fairy Tales is a collection of 14 Irish stories edited by W. B. Yeats. Originally published in 1892, this collection is beautifully narrated by John Dunleavy and includes Yeats' notes and his "Classification of Irish Fairies"
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Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft

Uncovering the Dark Mysteries of the Supernatural in Scott's Time

by Walter Scott ...

In "Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft," Walter Scott embarks on a fascinating exploration of the cultural and historical perceptions of witchcraft and demonology during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Written in the epistolary form, the book combines personal reflections with scholarly analysis, navigating through folklore, superstition, and the legal treatises that shaped societal ... Read more

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In "Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft," Walter Scott embarks on a fascinating exploration of the cultural and historical perceptions of witchcraft and demonology during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Written in the epistolary form, the book combines personal reflections with scholarly analysis, navigating through folklore, superstition, and the legal treatises that shaped societal
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The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson

by Ralph Waldo Emerson ...

Introduction by Mary OliverCommentary by Henry James, Robert Frost, Matthew Arnold, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Henry David ThoreauThe definitive collection of Emerson’s major speeches, essays, and poetry, The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson chronicles the life’s work of a true “American Scholar.” As one of the architects of the transcendentalist movement, Emerson embraced a philosophy ... Read more

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Introduction by Mary OliverCommentary by Henry James, Robert Frost, Matthew Arnold, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Henry David ThoreauThe definitive collection of Emerson’s major speeches, essays, and poetry, The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson chronicles the life’s work of a true “American Scholar.” As one of the architects of the transcendentalist movement, Emerson embraced a philosophy
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A Midsummer Night's Dream

by William Shakespeare ...

Shakespeare's intertwined love polygons begin to get complicated from the start—Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia but she only has eyes for Lysander. Bad news is, Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. On the outside is Helena, whose unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius. Hermia and Lysander plan to flee from the city under cover of darkness but are pursued by an enraged ... Read more

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Shakespeare's intertwined love polygons begin to get complicated from the start—Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia but she only has eyes for Lysander. Bad news is, Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. On the outside is Helena, whose unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius. Hermia and Lysander plan to flee from the city under cover of darkness but are pursued by an enraged
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Glastonbury: Avalon of the Heart

Avalon of the Heart

by Dion Fortune ...

A description of Glastonbury that remains one of the most evocative and poignant accounts of this wild yet holy place; a power center polarizing with distant Jerusalem and linking and harmonizing the Christian way with the primeval and pagan past of England. ... Read more

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A description of Glastonbury that remains one of the most evocative and poignant accounts of this wild yet holy place; a power center polarizing with distant Jerusalem and linking and harmonizing the Christian way with the primeval and pagan past of England.
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