W.B. Yeats' Irish Fairy and Folk Tales is a comprehensive collection of Ireland's rich folklore tradition, featuring stories of fairies, heroes, and supernatural beings. Through tales gathered from oral tradition and literary sources, Yeats preserves a mythology that shaped Irish identity and imagination. The collection becomes both cultural preservation and literary treasure, proving that folklore is essential to understanding a people and their relationship to the land.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Yeats understood that folklore isn't just entertainment—it's how cultures transmit wisdom, values, and worldviews. This collection reminds us that fairy tales are never just for children, and that the stories a culture tells reveal its deepest truths.

DETAILS: • Editor: William Butler Yeats • Publisher: Modern Library • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: February 11, 2003 • ISBN: 9780812968552 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days