"This book is a fascinating, extremely well-researched investigation into the various ways in which prehistoric stone monuments have been understood and responded to culturally over the many centuries since they were built. It covers a huge range of ground, from the earliest myths and legends through Romantic poetry to contemporary pop music, revealing just how many wonderful stories of the stones there are to tell. A highly rewarding and immensely rich read." - Duncan Garrow, Professor of Archaeology, University of Reading, and co-author of The World of Stonehenge "Many of us have wondered about the prehistoric builders of megalithic monuments, but in Stories of the Stones Paul Robichaud compellingly offers an even richer story of our cultural entanglement with these protean markers in the landscape, which did not cease to be significant with the end of their prehistoric ritual life. In a magical yet historically grounded book, Robichaud reveals a new depth to these living stones whose enduring appeal is interwoven with folklore, story, identity, nationhood and spirituality." - Francis Young, author of Silence of the Gods: The Untold History of Europes Last Pagan Peoples "This book made me feel like a witch on a broomstick, swooping over Britain, Ireland and Brittany to alight at the ancient circles, dolmens and barrows and hear their stories. It is an enchanting and completely fascinating tour through the megalithic imagination. This is the first time all the tales of the stones from literature, art, film and folklore have been gathered together what a treasure trove!" - Fiona Robertson, author of Stone Lands: A Journey of Darkness and Light Through Britains Ancient Places "This engaging and richly researched book leads us through the multiple ways the prehistoric monuments of Britain, Ireland and France have inspired countless tales and stories. For centuries people have filled in the gaps left behind by their silent architects with their own stories; this book offers a rewarding and entertaining guide to navigating these cultural interpretations. From folklore to filmsets, via Druids, ley lines and aliens, Paul Robichauds book reveals how prehistoric stone monuments have long had the power to enchant and enthral." - Katy Soar, Senior Lecturer in Classical Archaeology, University of Winchester
