Irish Fairy Legends - T. Crofton Croker

Irish Fairy Legends is a collection of folktales by T. Crofton Croker. This paperback edition from Dover Publications Inc is illustrated with numerous engravings.

Key details

• Author: T. Crofton Croker
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 240
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 30 January 2009
• ISBN: 9780486468143

Synopsis

Between 1812 and 1816, folklorist T. Crofton Croker travelled through southern Ireland, gathering accounts of changelings, pixies and other supernatural beings. Presented in plain yet vivid language, the resulting compilation became an overnight bestseller and has remained a popular selection of Irish fairy lore.

This edition is enhanced with scores of charming engravings, adding visual character to the tales and their traditional atmosphere. Suitable for readers interested in Irish folklore and classic collections of supernatural stories.

Rackhams Reference : E3PGCLF52R