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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 1800s, this premier collection of Irish stories edited and compiled 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 and keep them entertained for hours on end. This volume contains more than seventy classic Irish stories, including timeless characters and mythology passed down for generations such as: The Trooping Fairies Changelings Tir-na-n-óg The Lepracaun The Kildare Pooka How Thomas Connolly met the Banshee And many more!
Is Irish Fairy Tales and Folklore appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
A classic collection of traditional Irish fairy tales featuring magical creatures like leprechauns, banshees, and fairies. Some stories contain mild peril, kidnapping by fairies (changelings), and death themes typical of folklore.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include kidnapping and death.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy magical stories about mischievous leprechauns, mysterious banshees, fairy kingdoms, and the enchanted land of Tir-na-n-óg.