Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry
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This book presents a collection of Irish folklore and fairy tales gathered and retold by W.B.
Yeats.
The collection includes stories of leprechauns, fairies, and other supernatural beings, offering a glimpse into the rich imaginative world of Irish folklore.
Yeats aimed to preserve and celebrate the traditional beliefs and stories of the Irish peasantry through this work.
The tales explore themes of magic, morality, and the interplay between the human and supernatural realms.
His retelling of these tales captures the essence of Irish storytelling traditions.
The book remains a significant contribution to the preservation and appreciation of Irish folklore.
Yeats.
The collection includes stories of leprechauns, fairies, and other supernatural beings, offering a glimpse into the rich imaginative world of Irish folklore.
Yeats aimed to preserve and celebrate the traditional beliefs and stories of the Irish peasantry through this work.
The tales explore themes of magic, morality, and the interplay between the human and supernatural realms.
His retelling of these tales captures the essence of Irish storytelling traditions.
The book remains a significant contribution to the preservation and appreciation of Irish folklore.
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Mentioned by Charles as one of the three major collections of Irish folklore he used for research.
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