Product Description

This collection of reports of elfin creatures in Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and Brittany ranks among the most scholarly works ever published on the subject. The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries begins with the author's account of firsthand testimony from living sources, classified under individual countries and introduced by leading authorities on anthropology and folklore. The next section concerns the recorded traditions of Celtic literature and mythology, followed by an examination of a variety of theories and their religious aspects. The book concludes with a remarkably rational case for the reality of fairy life. Narrated with an engaging sense of wonder, this volume offers a valuable resource for students of anthropology and Celtic lore, as well as hours of delightful reading for fairy enthusiasts. Unabridged republication of the classic 1911 edition.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #642963 in Books
• Published on: 2004-02-29
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 576 pages

Customer Reviews

Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries
Beautifully written by a master painter with words. A must for anyone seeking to become acquainted with Celtic Spirituality. The author takes in hand each Celtic country, describing the country, the life of the individual, and the unseen, which is so very present in this part of the world.

Poorly Produced
This book is a lovely read. The gentle strength of Evans-Wentz comes through in all his dealings with the people he encounters. The material too is interesting in view of his later work.
Unhappily this particular edition is flawed with spelling errors on almost every page making it at times confusing to read. The illustrations and layout make it enjoyable but in all honesty I cannot recommend it as wholeheartedly as I would like to have done. A little more effort on the proof-reading would have made this a lovely volume. Sadly lack of effort at this stage of production has let down the rest of the work.