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The Wooing of Becfola

Author
James Stephens
Series
Irish Fairy Tales
Language
English
Length
24 pages
ISBN
9781787242494
Published
23 May 2017
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Irish mythology
  • folklore
  • courting
  • king
  • druid
  • true love
  • sacrifice
  • destiny
  • ancient Ireland
  • Ireland

Description

Becfola must navigate the advances of powerful men, each of whom is determined to win her hand. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about the nature of true love and the importance of standing up for herself. Becfola is forced to make a difficult decision: whether to marry the king and live a life of luxury and power, or to marry the druid and live a life of simplicity and virtue. The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and destiny, as Becfola struggles to come to terms with her true feelings and find her place in the world. With richly drawn characters and evocative imagery, "The Wooing of Becfola" is a captivating tale that delves into the rich folklore and mythology of Ireland.

Author

James Stephens (1882–1950) was an Irish poet and storyteller of myth retold with humour and sudden lyric heat — The Crock of Gold, Fionn, Bran, Tuan Mac Cairill. He made the old cycles feel spoken rather than museum-kept. With 10 titles in our catalogue, Stephens remains a voice of Irish wonder that never forgets to smile.