Bücher veröffentlicht von Clive Gilson

Dive into the enchanting world of Arokin Tales, a captivating collection of West African folk tales and legends that will transport you to the heart of vibrant cultures and rich traditions!As the first volume in Part 3 of the Tales From The World's Firesides series, Arokin Tales continues the journey begun in previous volumes that explored the diverse narratives of Europe and North America. This grand project brings together an incredible tapestry of stories, meticulously collected and adapted to resonate with today's readers.Having gathered thousands of traditional texts from various projects, I've curated this selection to ensure that the magic of these narratives shines through. While many original texts are available, they can often feel distant or difficult to engage with for modern audiences. That's where the Fireside Project comes in! Each tale has been thoughtfully reimagined, preserving the essence of the original while making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone.Join us by the fireside as you discover tales of adventure, wisdom, and wonder, all steeped in the rich heritage of West Africa. Arokin Tales promises to be an unforgettable journey, sparking your imagination and connecting you to the timeless stories that unite us all. Perfect for readers of all ages, this collection is a celebration of culture and storytelling that will leave you enchanted and inspired!

his volume of tales from the north concentrates on Finland. Many of these stories have their roots in the folklore of Finnish paganism, and they have many features shared with fellow Finnic Estonian mythology and other Uralic fables. Finnish folklore also shares some similarities with neighbouring Baltic, Slavic and to a lesser extent, Norse mythologies.Much of Finnish mythology survived within an oral tradition of mythical poem-singing and folklore well into the 19th century. One of my favourite aspects of Finnish mythology is the wonderful sense of darkness at its heart.These stories come from collectors such as Andrew Lang and his Coloured Fairy Books, the elusive R. Eivind’s Finnish Legends for English Children and Zacharias Topelius and The Birch and the Star, and Other Stories. Most derive from legendary cycles such as the Song of the Kalevala and earlier collections such as the Lapplandische Märchen. As ever, my voyage of discovery through these stories has been a delight.

Folk & Fairy Tales, Legends, Myths & Sagas from Wales - I’ve been collecting and telling stories for many years now, having had a number of my own works published in recent years, particularly focused on short story writing in the realms of magical realities and science fiction fantasies.I’ve always drawn heavily on traditional folk and fairy tales, and in so doing have amassed a collection of many thousands of these tales from around the world. It has always been a long-standing intention to gather these stories together and to create a free library of these tales that tell the stories of places and peoples around the world.Now that I’ve got a digitised archive up and running, I’m finally in a position to start on the great project… and this volume, Tales from the Land of Dragons, is the first in a set of collections covering the whole of the British Isles.Time and facility allowing, I fully intend to go northwards next, covering the lands of ice and snow, before then heading south and east across Europe. Even then we’ll just be scratching the surface. Far flung continents, lands and peoples beckon us ever onwards in our journey.That’s the great gift in storytelling. Since the first of our ancestors sat around in a cave somewhere, contemplating an ape’s place in the world, we have, as a species, told each other stories of magic and cunning and caution and love. When I began to read through tales from the Celts, tales from Indonesia, tales from Africa and the Far East, tales from everywhere, one of the things that struck me clearly was just how similar are the roots.We share characters and characteristics. The natures of these tales are so similar underneath the local camouflage. We clearly share a storytelling heritage so much deeper than the world that we see superficially as always having been just as it is now.These tales, whenever and wherever their origin, were originally told by firelight as a way of preserving histories and educating both adult and child. These tales form part of our shared heritage, witches, warts and all. They can be dark and violent. They can be sweet and loving. They are we and we are they in many, many ways.Every story does, by the way, have a brief attribution, both of the original collector / writer and the title that this particular version has been adapted from. I’ve loved reading and re-reading all of these stories. I hope you do too.

This is a second volume of Irish tales, so rich are the story-mining seams taken from just the few Irish collections I have in my possession at the moment. Across the two volumes we have around one hundred and forty tales taken from pretty well every tradition, including classic tales of Irish legend, fairy and folk beliefs, and tales in the vernacular, oral tradition.For the most part these tales are as collected by my Victorian and Edwardian counterparts, but there are one or two tales where I have amended the original to suit modern language tastes and norms.There are also a few stories that clearly share a common root, and appear similar at first reading, but there always seem to be sufficient and interesting differences to keep the reader’s attention.I hope you enjoy this ever-growing collection from a grand Irish heritage. These Irish tales have taken a lot of work to collect and sift and prepare, but as ever, I’ve loved putting this collection together.

This is the second book in the Fireside series covering the English story-telling tradition. Listening to a story is like going on a journey. Only you can see the pictures in your mind. Only you can conjure the demons and the dragons and the heroes with such vivacity. As we travel through our story landscapes we are marked with wisdom and imagination. These are just some of the ingredients that make the wonder of storytelling.Once again, I hope that you are as delighted travelling on this particular journey as I have been in putting this and the first volume together.

Step into the enchanting world of Welsh folklore with Tales from the Land of Dragons-a captivating collection of myths, legends, and folk tales straight from the heart of Wales.For years, Clive Gilson has immersed himself in the rich tradition of storytelling, gathering tales from across the globe. Now, in this dynamic volume, he brings to life the magic and mystery of Wales-home to dragons, ancient heroes, cunning tricksters, and epic sagas that have been passed down through generations.Tales from the Land of Dragons is more than just a collection; it's the beginning of an extraordinary journey through the folklore of the British Isles, with plans to explore far beyond. In this volume, you'll discover timeless stories once told by firelight, tales of love, adventure, and the supernatural. From the awe-inspiring dragons of the Welsh valleys to the mysterious beings that haunt the countryside, each story pulses with the magic and history of the land itself.What makes these stories even more special is their universal connection. As Gilson delved into Celtic myths and legends from every corner of the world, he found that these tales-though born in different lands-share a common heritage. The themes, characters, and lessons resonate across cultures, reminding us that storytelling is a bond that unites us all.Let the magic of Wales draw you in, and embark on a journey through stories that have shaped the people, the land, and the history of this mystical land of dragons.Perfect for fans of folklore, fantasy, and anyone who loves a great story.