Fairies
The Myths, Legends, & Lore
$44.06
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
14 March 2014
Summary
An enchanting treasury of fairy lore!
Around the corner, behind the bushes, and just out of sight…fairies have spent hundreds of years weaving their way in and out of our homes and gardens to spread their magic. Featuring folklore, mythology, and poetry from around the world, this lovely collection reveals these ethereal spirits’ extraordinary powers and the history behind their existence. From the case of the Cottingley fairies in the early twentieth century, whose photographs fooled thousands (including Arthur Conan Doyle), to the mischievous fairies found in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the fascinating stories surrounding these magical sprites are sure to captivate anyone who has ever dreamed of catching one hiding deep within her flowerbed. Whether you’re interested in exploring the history and culture or just want to learn more about fairies’ powers and trickery, you’ll love plunging into the enchanting tales that bring these whimsical creatures to life.
Complete with hundreds of lovely illustrations, Fairies reveals the magnificent beauty of these mesmerizing sprites as well as their knack for causing mischief.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781440573057 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1440573050 |
| Author: | Skye Alexander |
| Publisher: | Adams Media Corporation |
| Imprint: | Adams Media Corporation |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 14 March 2014 |
| Weight: | 352g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 140mm x 191mm |
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Critics Review
“I love this book now, and I would’ve loved it as a child…. The perfect resource for readers young and old who are fascinated by fairies and the folklore surrounding them.” –YA Book Central
“I love this book now, and I would’ve loved it as a child…. The perfect resource for readers young and old who are fascinated by fairies and the folklore surrounding them.” –YA Book Central
Skye Alexander
Skye Alexander is the award-winning author of more than thirty fiction and nonfiction books, including Your Goddess Year, The Only Tarot Book You’ll Ever Need, The Modern Guide to Witchcraft, The Modern Witchcraft Spell Book, The Modern Witchcraft Grimoire, The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot, and The Modern Witchcraft Book of Love Spells. Her stories have been published in anthologies internationally, and her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages. The Discovery Channel featured her in the TV special, Secret Stonehenge, doing a ritual at Stonehenge. She divides her time between Texas and Massachusetts.
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