W. B Yeats
W. B. Yeats was a towering figure in twentieth-century letters. Though best remembered as a poet and playwright, Yeats was insatiably curious and devoted much of his life to the study of folk literatures. This collection brings together an astounding array of Irish legends, fables, and fairy tales.
The writer Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, the 18th Baron of Dunsany, was a fascinating literary figure who made his mark in a staggering array of genres and styles, ranging from poetry to plays and beyond. Along the way, he emerged as one of the most influential figures in the early development of the genres of science fiction and fantasy. This wide-ranging collection provides an interesting introduction to Dunsany's body of work.
Regarded by many as the quintessential collection of Irish mythology, Lady Augusta Gregory's Gods and Fighting Men brings together a vast compendium of tales and fables dating back to the earliest days of civilization in what is now known as Ireland. A folklorist with a genuine flair for storytelling, Gregory's renderings of the tales will engage and enthrall readers.