A Harp of Fishbones: Folk Tales and Legends of the Harp
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- Synopsis
- [from the back cover] "Twenty-seven tales of mystery, passion, intrigue and enchantment--discover the deadly outcome of Uaithne's prophecy, where Thady Elliot's love of whiskey led him, why the harp of the Dagda Mor fell silent, how O'Carolan was duped, and the cruel fate of the harper who burned his harp to keep his faithless lover warm. A collection of some of the most beautiful--and most powerful--Irish and European folk tales, fairytales, and legends to have been written on the theme of harping, along with colourful reminiscences of some of the great Irish harpers, explanatory commentaries, and a bold, iconoclastic introduction by the compiler, Russell Walton." These tales come to life when accompanied by the playing of and listening to Celtic and other folk harp music. They can be the foundation for the musician's presentation of various kinds of tunes in performance. They will also inform and add depth to the listener's appreciation of harp music.
- Copyright:
- 1992
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 119 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781870132602
- Publisher:
- White Row Press, Limited
- Date of Addition:
- 08/31/12
- Copyrighted By:
- Russell Walton
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Literature and Fiction
- Submitted By:
- Evan Reese
- Proofread By:
- Lissi
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.