The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries - (Celtic, Irish) by W Y Evans-Wentz (Paperback)
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Highlights
- This collection of reports of elfin creatures in Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and Brittany ranks among the most scholarly works ever published on the subject.
- Author(s): W Y Evans-Wentz
- 560 Pages
- History, Europe
- Series Name: Celtic, Irish
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About the Book
Collection of firsthand reports of elfin creatures in Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and Brittany, classified by country and introduced by leading authorities on anthropology and folklore. Also includes recorded traditions of Celtic literature and mythology.Book Synopsis
This collection of reports of elfin creatures in Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and Brittany ranks among the most scholarly works ever published on the subject. The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries begins with the author's account of firsthand testimony from living sources, classified under individual countries and introduced by leading authorities on anthropology and folklore. The next section concerns the recorded traditions of Celtic literature and mythology, followed by an examination of a variety of theories and their religious aspects. The book concludes with a remarkably rational case for the reality of fairy life. Narrated with an engaging sense of wonder, this volume offers a valuable resource for students of anthropology and Celtic lore, as well as hours of delightful reading for fairy enthusiasts.Dimensions (Overall): 8.58 Inches (H) x 5.36 Inches (W) x 1.08 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.24 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 560
Series Title: Celtic, Irish
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Europe
Publisher: Dover Publications
Theme: Ireland
Format: Paperback
Author: W Y Evans-Wentz
Language: English
Street Date: November 2, 2011
TCIN: 92119272
UPC: 9780486425221
Item Number (DPCI): 247-14-7764
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.08 inches length x 5.36 inches width x 8.58 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.24 pounds
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