'Culprit Fay and Other Poems' Summary

The Culprit Fay' is a long, narrative poem that tells the story of a fairy who is banished from his home for a minor offense. The poem is set in the Hudson River Valley, and it features a cast of characters from both the human and fairy worlds. The fairy, who is named Fay, is a mischievous and carefree creature who loves to play tricks on humans. One day, he goes too far and is banished from his home by the fairy queen. Fay wanders the woods for several days, until he comes across a group of human children. The children are kind to Fay, and they help him to find his way back to the fairy realm.