Thirty beguiling stories of sprites, wraiths, and specters include "Maurice Griffin and the Fairy Doctor," "The Ghost of Sneem," "Tom Moore and the Seal Woman," "The Blood-Drawing Ghost," and many more. A valuable resource for students of anthropology, and hours of enchantment for all lovers of folk tales.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Celtic Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs Great folklorist's selection of the finest legendary and folk material from Welsh, Scottish, and Irish sources. 26 medieval and modern stories in all. 46 illustrations.
Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland by Jeremiah Curtin Twenty folk tales represent hundreds of years of the collective Irish imagination. Vivid descriptions of battles with giants, humans imprisoned in animals' bodies, heroes with incredible strength, and more.
The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns and Fairies by Robert Kirk, Andrew Lang A 17th-century Scottish minister roamed the Highlands, talking to country folk about their encounters with supernatural creatures. This remarkable work offers rare glimpses into their world of everyday enchantment.
The Irish Fairy Book by Alfred Perceval Graves, George Denham 43 enchanting poems and tales by William Butler Yeats, Joseph Campbell, Lady Jane Wilde, Jeremiah Curtin, Douglas Hyde, and other distinguished writers.
Ghosts in Irish Houses: A Collection of Ghostly Folk Tales by James Reynolds Ranging from the 10th to the 20th centuries, these ghostly tales mix the eerie, the terrifying, and the madly comic. Features 22 short stories enhanced by the author's 30 illustrations.
