Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry by W. B. Yeats
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1984
English
"Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry" by W. B. Yeats is a collection of fairy tales and folklore written in the late 19th century. This anthology brings to life the rich tradition of Irish storytelling, featuring mystical beings and legends from the Irish countryside. With tales that include characters such as fairies, pookas, and ghosts, Y...
The opening of this collection introduces the concept of fairies, commonly viewed as fallen angels by the peasantry, and outlines their mischievous yet capricious nature. Yeats shares anecdotes and firsthand accounts of the Irish people's beliefs in these elusive beings, describing their interactions with humans and the traditions surrounding their existence. These tales set the stage for deeper explorations of individual stories throughout the anthology, framing a world where the mundane intersects with the magical, and the supernatural still echoes in the lives of those who inhabit rural Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Emily Roberts
5 months agoHonestly, the tone remains consistent and professional throughout. I have no regrets downloading this.
Robert Campbell
2 weeks agoI didn’t think I would enjoy this, but the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. This felt rewarding to read.
John Wilson
3 months agoI’ve read many books on this subject, and the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. I’ll be referencing this again soon.
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Deborah Johnson
3 months agoWhat caught my attention immediately was that it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. This book will stay with me for a long time.