Legends of the Celts

A selection tales from Irish folklore, The Mabinogion and a retelling of Tristan and Iseult, Frank Delaney's book of Celtic legends is a clear, easy read but somehow lacking is that “certain something” that would lift it out of the pedestrian.

The tales are full of incredible feats of strength and daring, warriors fighting impossible odds, strange, surreal turns of events and no real internal logic. But then this is folklore, meant to be told by bards.

A valiant attempt.