This collection brings together all of W. B. Yeats's published prose
writings on Irish folklore, legend and myth, with pieces on subjects
including ghosts, kidnappers, fairies, ancient tribes, precious stones
and Gaelic love songs.
Through his researches on Irish folklore,
Yeats attempted to create a movement in literature that was enriched by
and rooted in a vital native tradition. In this volume Yeats's essays,
introductions and sketches are presented chronologically, giving a clear
picture of how his analysis developed, increasing in its depth and
complexity in his quest to create an Ireland of the imagination.
- softback
- 496 pages
Writings on Irish Folklore, Legend and Myth - W.B. Yeats
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