The Laughter of Peterkin: A retelling of old tales of the Celtic Wonderworld
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"The Laughter of Peterkin: A retelling of old tales of the Celtic Wonderworld" by Fiona MacLeod is a collection of children's stories likely written in the late 19th century. This book engages with themes rooted in Celtic mythology, exploring the marvelous adventures and whimsical life of a young boy named Peterkin, who embodies the essence of childhood wonder and delight. His experiences intermingle with ancient tales, notably the poignant stories of the
Children of Lir. At the start of this enchanting tale, we are introduced to Peterkin, a child curious about the moonlight and the magic it brings. The opening scene captures his awakening to a night filled with wonder—he encounters tiny, ethereal beings amidst the branches of a poplar tree, sparking joy and laughter within him. This whimsical atmosphere continues as Peterkin navigates his garden with childlike innocence, longing for the hidden fairy folk and the adventures they might bring. He is comforted by stories from Ian Mor, who tells him of the Children of Lir, introducing themes of transformation, love, and loss while planting seeds of imagination in Peterkin's heart. The beginning of the book sets a tone that is both light-hearted and profound, inviting readers into a world where laughter and longing coexist beautifully. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sharp, William, 1855-1905 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Rollinson, Sunderland, 1872-1950 |
| Title | The Laughter of Peterkin: A retelling of old tales of the Celtic Wonderworld |
| Contents | Proglogue: the laughter of Peterkin -- The tale of the four white swans, [or The fate of the children of Lir] -- The fate of the sons of Turenn -- Darthool [or Deirdre] and the sons of Usna. |
| Credits |
Produced by Shirley McAleer, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fantasy literature |
| Subject | Celts -- Folklore |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50292 |
| Release Date | Oct 23, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 437 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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