Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 193 Mackenzie, Donald A. (Donald Alexander) 1873 1936 Mackenzie, Donald Alexander Elves and Heroes E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Brett Koonce, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "Elves and Heroes" by Donald A. Mackenzie is a collection of poetic narratives and folklore that explores the enchanting realm of Celtic mythology, likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intertwined tales of elves, fairies, and legendary heroes such as Cuchullin, drawing on the rich tapestry of Scottish and Irish folk traditions. It presents a vivid reflection of the past, illuminating the beliefs and values of the Celtic peoples through their myths and legends. In this collection, Mackenzie resurrects tales of supernatural beings and heroic figures, depicting a world where the mystical "wee folk" interact closely with humanity. The poems describe various legendary characters, such as the vengeful warrior Cuchullin and the sorrowful Banshee, alongside anecdotes about mischievous fairies and protective spirits like the Gruagach. Each tale weaves a narrative steeped in emotion, capturing themes of love, vengeance, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. The imagery and lyrical expression evoke the ethereal ambiance of the Highlands, inviting readers to dive deep into a magical landscape where heroes rise and enchanting creatures roam. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fairy poetry Scottish poetry Ossian, active 3rd century PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 143609 2025-07-04T10:51:28.631643 text/html 143586 143437 2024-11-05T03:51:18.068090 2023-10-05T04:57:25.209500 text/html text/html 122765 2025-07-04T10:51:34.838578 application/epub+zip 122420 2025-07-04T10:51:31.231585 application/epub+zip 118568 2025-07-04T10:51:30.100590 application/epub+zip 258098 2025-07-04T10:51:37.175541 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 229056 2025-07-04T10:51:33.945568 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203481 2022-09-05T06:53:25.389437 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113018 2025-07-04T10:51:28.361605 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 93234 2024-10-28T17:36:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17446 2025-07-04T10:51:37.365538 application/rdf+xml 13769 2025-07-04T10:51:30.581578 image/jpeg 3477 2025-07-04T10:51:30.340572 image/jpeg 120877 2025-07-04T10:51:28.643598 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia