The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780486425221)

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.

Author: W. Y. Evans-Wentz
ISBN-10: 0486425223
ISBN-13: 9780486425221
Publisher: Dover Publications
Language: English
Published: 11/02/2011
Pages: 560
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 8.58h x 5.36w x 1.08d