The Sharp, William 1855-1905 creator Rollinson, Sunderland 1872-1950 text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Laughter of Peterkin: A retelling of old tales of the Celtic Wonderworld" by Fiona MacLeod is a collection of children's stories likely written in the late 19th century. This book engages with themes rooted in Celtic mythology, exploring the marvelous adventures and whimsical life of a young boy named Peterkin, who embodies the essence of childhood wonder and delight. His experiences intermingle with ancient tales, notably the poignant stories of the Children of Lir. At the start of this enchanting tale, we are introduced to Peterkin, a child curious about the moonlight and the magic it brings. The opening scene captures his awakening to a night filled with wonder—he encounters tiny, ethereal beings amidst the branches of a poplar tree, sparking joy and laughter within him. This whimsical atmosphere continues as Peterkin navigates his garden with childlike innocence, longing for the hidden fairy folk and the adventures they might bring. He is comforted by stories from Ian Mor, who tells him of the Children of Lir, introducing themes of transformation, love, and loss while planting seeds of imagination in Peterkin's heart. The beginning of the book sets a tone that is both light-hearted and profound, inviting readers into a world where laughter and longing coexist beautifully. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Proglogue: the laughter of Peterkin -- The tale of the four white swans, [or The fate of the children of Lir] -- The fate of the sons of Turenn -- Darthool [or Deirdre] and the sons of Usna. Release date is 2015-10-23 Produced by Shirley McAleer, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Fantasy literature Celts -- Folklore PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50292 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50292 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134145.0 50292