A History of Irish Fairies
 

A History of Irish Fairies

by Carolyn White


In this lovely and informative book, Carolyn White delves into one of the most intriguing aspects of Irish folklore, the otherworld of fairies. Whether you're a true believer or not, it's impossible not to be seduced by the details of their universe, as White covers everything from the central question of the numerous varieties of fairies to more detailed inquiries about what they eat,... (read more)

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This little book provides a summary of the history of Irish Fairies. The author, Carolyn White draws from a wealth of sources in her presentation of the fairies; Irishmen such as Yeats and Blake.

The book covers the familiar, traditional Irish folklore of tales of the underworld and our glimpse of this in the overlap with our reality. Details of the fairies' appearance, daily life, loves, passions, charms and dispositions are presented as simple facts. One is be warned of taking...

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