Irish Fairy and Folk Tales by W.B. Yeats

Irish Fairy and Folk Tales

W.B. Yeats

416 pages first pub 1888 (editions)

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Capturing the rich heritage of the Celtic imagination, this delightful collection of sixty-five Irish tales and poems about fairies, village ghosts, demons, witches, priests, and saints is set from the 1918 Modern Library edition.

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Moods

adventurous 72%
lighthearted 48%
funny 44%
mysterious 34%
informative 31%
reflective 17%
dark 13%
relaxing 6%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 32%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 26% | N/A: 26%

Strong character development?

N/A: 52% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 28% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 38% | Yes: 28% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 38% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14%

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