Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry by W.B. Yeats

Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry

W.B. Yeats

352 pages first pub 1888 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy short stories adventurous lighthearted slow-paced
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Treasury of 64 tales invites readers into the shadowy, twilight world of Celtic myth and legend. Mischievous fairy people, murderous giants, priests, devils, and druids star in such stories as "The Soul Cages," "The Black Lamb," "The Horned Women,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 476 reviews

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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