Delve into the beautiful and moving mythologies of ancient Britain with this fascinating look at Celtic and British folk tales and poetry. These animated retellings by Charles Squire include sections on King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, the Gaelic gods, tales of the druids, and more. Featuring fearsome gods and foolhardy heroes, these tales breathe new life into the ancient oral histories of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Drawing on the early writings of ancient Britain and the Celtic lands, the reader will find both familiar, well-loved stories and rarer insights into this misty, magical world. Charles Squire's early 20th century works on Arthurian and British legends showed off his expertise and far-ranging grasp of the subject. His classic Celtic Myth and Legend, poetry & Romance was abridged from an earlier, 1905 first edition, entitled The Mythology of the British Islands. Book jacket.