Tales Of The Enchanted Islands Of The Atlantic (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162686677)

Tales of the Enchanted Islands of the Atlantic is a collection of stories by Thomas Wentworth Higginson, originally published in 1898. The book is a compilation of myths, legends, and folktales from various cultures and civilizations that have inhabited the Atlantic islands throughout history. The book includes stories of magical creatures, heroic deeds, and supernatural events that have shaped the mythology of the Atlantic islands. The tales are drawn from sources as diverse as Greek and Roman mythology, Norse legends, Celtic folklore, and the stories of the indigenous peoples of the Canary Islands. Some of the most famous stories in the book include the tale of the Greek hero Perseus and his battle with the Gorgon Medusa, the story of the Norse god Thor and his journey to the land of the giants, and the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Throughout the book, Higginson provides insightful commentary on the stories and their cultural significance, as well as historical context and background information. The book is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in mythology, folklore, or the history of the Atlantic islands.And while he was thus singing his verse near the door, there came suddenly a mighty storm of wind, so that the king and all his nobles thought the castle would fall on their heads. They saw that Taliessin had not merely been singing the song of the wind, but seemed to have power to command it. Then the king hastily ordered that Elphin should be brought from his dungeon and placed before Taliessin, and the chains came loose from his feet, and he was set free.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Wentworth Higginson
ISBN-10: 1162686677
ISBN-13: 9781162686677
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 118
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.25d