About the Illustrator
     "Thornton Oakley 1881-1953 got his degree at the University of Pennsylvania and then studied with Howard Pyle 1902 for three years. He became a prolific illustrator for the important magazines of his day."

Description
     "This selection of folk-tales from Brittany by Elsie Masson, vividly illustrated by pen and ink drawings, is an enjoyable read. The usual folklore themes with Celtic influence are present and accounted for; humble peasants, magic livestock, enchanted castles, evil husbands, brave children, star-crossed lovers, and tricky fairies. Particularly the latter. For some reason the Breton fairies seem to have a more hostile, darker edge, than elsewhere in the Celtic region..."
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