Celtic Parables: A Book of Celtic Courage, Hospitality, Humor and HolinessHunt & Thorpe, 2000 - 64 pagina's The parables contained in this book focus on the Celtic spirit, covering themes that include love and hate, wisdom and folly and life and death. The examples are drawn from Victorian books and offer a new angle on established Celtic themes. |
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