Myths and Legends of the British Isles

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Readable - Rated
If you are studying history then this is probably a good reference book. If you are looking for inspiration as a writer then I would say there are far better books out there.

Packed with British Mythology - Rated
I was happily surprised with this book as it is jam packed full of a large variety of British myths and legends including the full Mabinogion, Beauwolf, tales of Arthur and original legends of King Lear and Hamlet. The book spans a huge time scale starting with ancient tales such as the Talisen and other celtic mythologies. This book is much better value than buying all these tales separately and is a great source text for dipping into now and again. Recommended.