Mythology of the British Isles HC25 Marina Warner

Marina Warner

igniting old memories and new desires

and how too much of a good thing can psychologically eat us alive

She knows that to save her brother from bewitchment and to rescue the terrified Cordelia

” Nigel Slater

Mythology of the British Isles HC25 Marina WarnerAn unforgettable and illuminating exploration of the legends of the British Isles. From the misty centuries of British and Irish prehistory to the height of the dark age, comes tales of giants and fairy folk, druids and saints. From King Lear and King Arthur, to Fingal, Beowulf, Gwendolen and Guinevere these are the legendary characters who shaped the nation. But who were they? In Mythology of the British Isles, Geoffrey Ashe explores these compelling