Celtic Fairy Tales: Being The Two Collections '... Apr 2026

Joseph Jacobs, a leading British folklorist, aimed to capture the "rich folk-fancy" of the Celts at a time when oral traditions were still vigorous but beginning to fade. His goal was to provide "specimens" of the best-known tales from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Cornwall.

This post highlights the comprehensive work of Joseph Jacobs, who brought together the vibrant folklore of the British Isles and Ireland in his two definitive volumes, Celtic Fairy Tales (1892) and More Celtic Fairy Tales (1894). Celtic fairy tales: being the two collections '...