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‘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.