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Irish Fairy Tales and Folklore
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A classic collection of Irish fairy tales and lore by Nobel Peace Prize-winning author and poet W. B. Yeats.
Originally published as two separate volumes in the 1800s, this premier collection of Irish stories, edited and compiled by W. B. Yeats, is the perfect gift for any lover of Irish literature and folklore. The lyrical prose and rich cultural heritage of each tale will captivate and enchant readers of all ages, keeping them entertained for hours on end.
This volume contains more than seventy classic Irish stories, featuring timeless characters and mythology passed down through generations, including:
- The Trooping Fairies
- Changelings
- Tir-na-n-g
- The Lepracaun
- The Kildare Pooka
- How Thomas Connolly Met the Banshee
- And many more!
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Irish Fairy Tales and Folklore by W. B. Yeats has received positive reviews, with readers appreciating its beautiful language and attractive cover design. The quality of the book is praised, and it is noted as a pleasing read for those interested in immersing themselves in Yeats's work.
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ISBN: 9781949846447
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 June 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Clydesdale Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 590g
Pages: 408
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William Butler (W. B.) Yeats was an Irish writer, dramatis, and acclaimed poet. He is often regarded as one of the greatest poets and literary figures of the twentieth century. Throughout his his career, he published thirty collections of poetry and won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923. He passed away in January of 1939.
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