Tales for the Telling

Once upon a time and long ago, in Ireland, the art of story-telling was loved and practised by every man, woman and child. Wonderful tales of heroism and strife, giants and princesses, ancient magic and high deeds were retold again and again and loved by each new generation.

Tales for the Telling is a magnificent collection of these ancient fables and fairy stories, in which the legendary heroes and ogres rub shoulders with a few extraordinary and colourful mortals. Edna O’Brien has used her deep-rooted Irishness, and her exceptional talent as a story-teller, to capture all the vitality and charm of the’ ancient legends and stories. The result is a delightful retelling of the classic tales which will charm a new audience of children and adults alike

Edna O’Brien is a well-known author of novels, short stories and screenplays. She grew up in a small country town in the west of Ireland and her feelings for that country and its people have coloured much of her writing.