LONDON
CHATTO & WINDUS
1919
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS
ON
ANCIENT LEGENDS OF IRELAND.
‘A work to be welcomed as a valuable addition to the literature of
folk-lore and mythology; taken down, for the most part, from oral
communications with the peasantry.’—SCOTSMAN.
‘Few nations have a folk-lore so rich and imaginative as that of the
Irish. Lady Wilde has studied it conscientiously, and is so well
acquainted with the origins of her subject, that the perusal of her
book is no less instructive than pleasing.’—MORNING POST.
‘An important contribution to the literature of Ireland and the world’s
stock of folk-lore.’—EVENING MAIL.
‘Lady Wilde’s book will be welcome either to the professed student of
Irish antiquity or to the more general reader who finds delight in
fascinating folk-tales delightfully recorded.’—WESTMINSTER REVIEW.
‘Told with power as well as with simplicity ... a very interesting and
readable collection of folk-lore.’—GRAPHIC.
‘Lady Wilde’s book is delightful.... Amongst those best acquainted with
Irish folk-lore, legends, and mysteries, we believe few will be found
capable of adding many words to pages which could only have been filled
by an Irish woman lovingly treating such a subject.’—VANITY FAIR.
‘Those who care for legendary reading will find in this volume a source
of much enjoyment.’—NORTHERN WHIG.
‘The myths and legends are all of deep interest and value.’—KNOWLEDGE.