Irish Fairtales and Folklore

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This collection gathers traditional Irish folktales, myths, and legends, preserving the rich storytelling heritage of Ireland.

W.B.

Yeats aimed to capture the essence of Irish culture and spirituality through these narratives.

The stories include tales of fairies, mythical creatures, and heroic figures, reflecting the beliefs and values of rural Ireland.

Recurring themes involve the supernatural, morality, and the interplay between the human and spirit worlds.

Yeats's work helped popularize these stories and promote Irish identity, contributing to the cultural renaissance of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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as his favourite book, a collection his father owned that he read while moving to Dublin.
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