Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry 1890

Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry is a book written by the renowned Irish poet and playwright, William Butler Yeats. The book was first published in 1890 and is a collection of traditional Irish fairy tales and folklore that have been passed down through generations of Irish peasants. The book is divided into three sections: The Celtic Twilight, The Secret Rose, and Stories of Red Hanrahan. The Celtic Twilight includes stories of fairies, ghosts, and other supernatural beings that were believed to inhabit the Irish countryside. The Secret Rose is a collection of stories that explore the themes of love, death, and the supernatural. Stories of Red Hanrahan is a series of tales that follow the life of a wandering poet who encounters supernatural beings and experiences mystical visions.Yeats's collection of stories provides a fascinating insight into Irish folklore and the beliefs of the Irish peasantry. The tales are beautifully written and capture the essence of Irish storytelling. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish culture, folklore, and mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.