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  • Ancient legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. With sketches of the Irish past

    Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland gathers fairy lore, healing rites, omens, curses, prayers, and peasant cosmologies into a richly textured compendium of Irish oral tradition. Written in a vivid, antiquarian prose that mingles ethnographic attention with Romantic intensity, the work belongs to the nineteenth-century revival of Celtic heritage, preserving beliefs often ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    Rhyme A Dozen, A - Exploring the World

    12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic

    Unabridged

    21 min

    ‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.01 - A Rhyme A ... Read more

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    Ancient Legends of Ireland

    Unabridged

    14 hours 33 min

    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.While Lady Jane Francesca Agnes Wilde is probably best known for being Oscar Wilde’s mother, she was a formidable writer in her own right. The people of Ireland owe Lady Wild a great debt for collecting and persevering folk-lore that might otherwise have been lost to them. The present work deals with the mythology, or the fantastic creed of the Irish ... Read more

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  • Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland - With Sketches of the Irish Past

    Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland is a luminous collection of Ireland’s enchanted past, lovingly gathered and retold by Lady Jane Wilde, poet, folklorist, and mother of Oscar Wilde.Drawing from oral lore and ancient custom, Lady Wilde preserves tales of banshees and blessings, charms and curses, sacred wells, and the rites of the hearth and field. With deep reverence for ... Read more

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  • Ancient legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland

    With sketches of the Irish past

    by Lady Wilde ...
    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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  • 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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  • Ancient legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland

    by Lady Wilde ...
    "Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland" by Lady Wilde is a captivating exploration of the rich tapestry of Irish folklore and mythology. The book delves into the enchanting stories and age-old beliefs that have shaped the cultural landscape of Ireland. Wilde's narrative is infused with a deep appreciation for the mystical elements of Irish heritage, presenting tales of fairies, ... Read more

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  • Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland

    Charms, Cures and Fairy Lore

    by Lady Wilde ...
    Series series Myths & Legends
    Complete and unabridged, with 60 full-page plates by Nathaniel Hone the Younger, John Duncan and James Arthur O'Connor. Irish charms, cures, banshees and fairy doctors, taken down in the west of Ireland by Oscar Wilde's mother, who wrote for the nationalist press as Speranza and collected in Irish among people who still used these things. This edition is bound with sixty plates of paintings by ... Read more

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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 history of ... Read more

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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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  • Ancient legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland

    by Lady Wilde ...
    Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms & Superstitions of Ireland is a captivating compilation of Ireland's rich cultural heritage, offering a comprehensive exploration of its ancient myths, mystical beliefs, and enduring superstitions. Authored by esteemed folklorists and historians, the book delves into the fascinating realm of Irish folklore, unveiling a tapestry of enchanting legends and magical ... Read more

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  • Poems by Speranza

    Enriched edition. A Journey Through Celtic Enchantment and Victorian Romance

    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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