Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry (Annotated)

Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry (Annotated)

Unique Elements Historical Context - Detailed 19th-Century Historical Map Take an exhilarating step back in time! A thrilling literary classic, and an unforgettable read. Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry by W.B. Yeats is a book of epic Irish fairy tales first published in 1888 United Kingdom. Synopsis One of Yeats' first published novels, Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry, demonstrates his immense interest in the varied supernatural or magical beings and happenings found in Irish folklore. Changelings and the Merrow (a sea-being) are featured in the first, while the Solitary Fairies feature the Leprechaun and his variations, as well as the Pooka and the Banshee. The stories drawn from tradition are intermingled with verse, such as William Allingham's 'The Fairies,' which opens the anthology. You will find an early version of the refrain uttered by the fairies to entice the child to leave and join them in the section on the Changeling. One of Yeats' own compositions, his well-known poem 'The Stolen Child,' with an early version of the refrain uttered by the fairies to entice the child to leave and join them: Come away, O, human child! To the woods and waters wild, With a fairy hand in hand, For the world’s more full of weeping than you can understand. The rest of the chapters cover characters ranging from ghosts to priests, and there along with a chapter called ‘Tyeer-Na-N-Og’ (Tír na nÓg — the land of youth). A stunning reprint! At Ginger Classics, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original author’s publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Title Details Original 1888 Text - Fairy and Folk Tales