Welsh Folk & Fairy Tales: Fables, Folklore & Ancient Stories - Hardcover

by Delyth Badder (Introduction by), J. K. Jackson (Editor)

A stunning addition to the Collector's Editions, introducing a delightful selection of enchanting tales from Ancient, Celtic Wales.

A gorgeous Collector's Edition of Welsh folk and fairy tales, including lesser-known local legends as well as popular tales from different regions. This new collection is created for the modern reader. Wales is rich in lore and myth and a myriad of stories have been shared and reimagined through generations. From the legends of 'Pedws Ffowc and St Elian's Well' to the 'Pwca of the Trwyn', these stories are brimming with cunning folk, fae and faraway lands - enchanting readers and reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Wales. With a new introduction.

Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction: authors, myths, tales and history without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new Introduction and a Glossary of Terms or lists of Ancient Leaders.

Author Biography

Dr Delyth Badder (introduction) is a Welsh folklorist and Honorary Research Fellow at St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff. She is the co-author of The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts (Calon, 2023) and is a regular contributor to discussions on folklore in the media. Her primary research explores the appearance of spirits within the Welsh folkloric tradition. In 2024, she was honoured nationally by Gorsedd Cymru in recognition of her contribution to Welsh folklore study. She also works as a Medical Examiner for the NHS.

J.K. Jackson (General Editor) has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.