James Stephens was an early 20th century Irish poet and writer. His humor and lyric writing style are a wonderful addition to the retelling of Irish fairytales. His novels A Crock of Gold and Etched in Moonlight are also based on Irish fairytales. Tales included are: The story of Tuan Mac Cairill - The boyhood of Fionn - The birth of Bran - Oisi'n's mother - The wooing of Becfola - The little brawl at Allen - The Carl of the drab coat - The enchanted cave of Cesh Corran - Becuma of the white skin -and Mongan's frenzy | Irish Fairy Tales by James Stephens, Paperback | Indigo Chapters