Publisher's Synopsis
The Fate of the Children of Lir is a book published in 1883 by the Society for the Preservation of the Irish Language. The book is a retelling of a popular Irish myth about four siblings who are turned into swans by their jealous stepmother. The story follows the children's journey as swans for 900 years, enduring many hardships and trials before finally being released from their curse. The book is written in English, but it draws heavily on Irish folklore and mythology. It is a classic of Irish literature and an important contribution to the preservation of the Irish language and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
