Tuyển tập 25 truyện cổ tích của Vương Quốc Anh với các nhân vật chính gồm tiên (faeries), người tí hon (elves) và yêu tinh (goblins), kèm hình minh họa tuyệt đẹp! Exquisitely illustrated with images by Arthur Rackham and others, 25 enchanting stories are accompanied by a well-researched and interesting notes and sources section Weaving mystical tales of changelings, mischief, treasure, and enchantment this collection presents 25 stories which keep folklore heritage alive. Interspersed with spotlight features on faery folklore, including fascinating quotes drawn from medieval manuscripts and both written and oral folklore, these tales cover faery morals, elvish misdemeanors, the spells cast by goblins, and the sightings of the creatures, as well as their dealings with mortals. The enchanting stories, rewritten to engage a new generation, are each attributed to a British region. With charming illustrations from favorite illustrators throughout, this book reminds readers of the enduring appeal of folklore and mystery for all generations. CONTENTS OF FAERIES, ELVES AND GOBLINS HOB THRUSH MIDWIFE TO THE FAERIES THE BOGIE’S FIELD EDAIN AND MIDHIR WHUPPITY STOORIE SIGHTINGS YALLERY BROWN THE MAN WHO MARRIED A FAERY FAERY WISHES ONLY ME THE FAERIES’ MIST-GATE SOME FAERY TRIBES OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND KING HERLA THE LEPRECHAUN’S TRICK THE MISER AND THE SPRIGGANS TAM LIN THE GOBLIN AND THE SPRITES DEALINGS BETWEEN FAERIES AND MORTALS THE FAERY BORROWER THE KING OF FRANCE’S DAUGHTER FLITTING A BOX OF FAERIES A YEAR AND A DAY IN FAERYLAND SPELLS THE GOOD PEOPLE’S SHAWL A BREWERY OF EGGSHELLS THOMAS THE RHYMER THE MAGIC OINTMENT FLYING WITH THE FAERIES
