The Celtic Myths That Shape the Way We Think
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The Celtic Myths That Shape the Way We Think by Mark Williams
A new look at the stories at the heart of Celtic mythology, exploring their cultural impact right up to the present day.
'This is simply the best concise work on its subject, for a student or general reader, yet publishedThe author is not only expert in the original texts but has a profound understanding of how they have been used ever since: and so why they matter' - Ronald Hutton, Professor of History, University of Bristol and author of 'The Witch' and 'Pagan Britain'
'Scholarly but accessible' - Cotswold Life
'An eminently accessible introduction to "Celtic myth" and the specific quirks of its modern reception that will serve as an excellent introduction' - Cambrian Medieval Celtic Studies
'For those interested in the power, pliability, and potency of Irish and Welsh mythology, this book has much to offer' - Church Times
'Readers will have a refreshingly mist-free experience with Williams as an engaging and expert guide. Highly recommended for the interested non-specialist' - Folklore
'Scholarly but accessible' - Cotswold Life
'An eminently accessible introduction to "Celtic myth" and the specific quirks of its modern reception that will serve as an excellent introduction' - Cambrian Medieval Celtic Studies
'For those interested in the power, pliability, and potency of Irish and Welsh mythology, this book has much to offer' - Church Times
'Readers will have a refreshingly mist-free experience with Williams as an engaging and expert guide. Highly recommended for the interested non-specialist' - Folklore
Mark Williams is Associate Professor of Global Medieval Literature at the University of Oxford and the author of Ireland’s Immortals: A History of the Gods of Irish Myth. He writes with ‘extraordinary erudition and devastating wit’ (New York Review of Books).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500252369 |
| ISBN 10 | 050025236X |
| Title | The Celtic Myths That Shape the Way We Think |
| Author | Mark Williams |
| Series | The Myths That Shape The Way We Think |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2021-09-16 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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