9781445521459 - The Realm of Faerie - Wirt Sikes
9781445521459 - The Realm of Faerie - Wirt Sikes
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The Realm of Faerie

This wonderful history of British folk and faerie lore focuses on Welsh tales and legends of fairy life.

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Author

Wirt Sikes

Imprint

Wyrd Books

Categories

Essays, Literary Collections & Criticism

Fairy Tales, Myths & Legends

Folklore & Mythology

Literary Studies

Literature: History & Criticism

Popular Beliefs & Controversial Knowledge

Society & Culture

Society & Social Sciences

Fiction

ISBN

9781445521459, 9781473389250

Formats Available

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Pages

140

Publication Date

05 August 2010

Dimensions 5.5 × 8.5 in

This wonderful history of British folk and faerie lore focuses on Welsh tales and legends of fairy life.

The Realm of Faerie by Wirt Sikes was first published in 1880 and gives detailed insight into British folklore. With a focus on the history of Welsh faerie lore, this beautiful volume contains many chapters and tales surrounding Tylwyth Teg, the ancient mythological creatures of Wales.

The contents of this volume feature:

    – Fairy Tales and the Ancient Mythology
    – Classification of Welsh Fairies
    – Lake Fairies
    – Changelings
    – Living with the Tylwyth Teg
    – Fairy Music
    – Fairy Rings
    – Piety as a Protection from the Seductions of the Tylwyth Teg
    – Fairy Money and Fairy Gifts in General
    – Origins of Welsh Fairies

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