A magical collection of twenty classic Irish fairy tales by one of Irelands greatest writers, the Nobel Prize-winning W. B. Yeats with intricate, traditional illustrations throughout by P. J. Lynch. These short, carefully selected stories are told with humour and warmth, drawing on the glorious storytelling tradition of Ireland. With enchanting portrayals of witches, fairies, giants, pixies, hobgoblins and people of the otherworld, plus a notes section that traces the fascinating origin of each story, this book provides the perfect introduction to Irish myths and legends for curious new readers and fans of Yeats alike.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 9 years.

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by HarperCollins Publishers .

P. J. Lynch is one of the most talented illustrators working today. He has won many awards, including the Mother Goose Award, the Irish Bisto Award (twice) and the Kate Greenaway Medal (twice). He lives in Dublin. W. B. Yeats (1865-1939) was born in Dublin and was educated in Ireland and England. An Irish poet, and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature, he was instrumental in the development of a national Irish theatre - and in particular the founding of the Abbey Theatre. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923.