Fairy And Folk Tales Of The Irish Peasantry

Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry

by William Butler Yeats

Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry is a collection of enchanting stories from the heart of Ireland. Gathered by renowned poet William Butler Yeats, these tales were passed down through generations and offer a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of Irish culture. From enchanting encounters with fairies and goblins to tales of love, loss, and adventure, this collection transports readers to a realm where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur.

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William Butler Yeats was an English-language Irish poet, dramatist, prose writer and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. A pillar of the Irish literary establishment, he helped to...

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