The Graves, Alfred Perceval 1846-1931 creator Denham, George 1880-1917 text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Irish Fairy Book" by Alfred Perceval Graves and George Denham is a collection of Irish folklore and fairy tales written in the late 19th century. This anthology presents a vibrant array of stories steeped in the rich heritage of Irish mythology, featuring themes of magic, adventure, and enchantment. The tales encompass various characters, including well-known figures from Irish legend such as Finn, Cuchulain, and various other mythical beings, showcasing the cultural significance of fairies and their interactions with humans. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the enchanting world of Irish fairy lore. It begins with a rich preface detailing the origins of the belief in fairies in Ireland, suggesting its roots in ancient myths and traditions among the Gaelic-speaking population. Following this background, the first story, "The Coming of Finn," sets the stage for the legendary hero Finn as he arrives at Tara on the eve of Samhain, facing the threat of an enchanter bent on destroying the king's palace. The narrative hints at Finn's destiny as he claims hospitality from King Conn and prepares to face the enchanter, setting a captivating tone for the fantastical tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) A Faery Song -- The Coming of Finn -- The Three Crowns -- The Grateful Beasts -- The Lepracaun -- Daniel O'Rourke -- Cuchulain of Muirthemne -- The Boyhood of Cuchulain -- The Legend of Knockgrafton -- The Stolen Child -- The Land of Youth -- The Adventures of Gilla na Chreck -- The Hill-Man and the House-Wife -- The Giant Walker -- The Pursuit of the Gilla Dacker -- Jamie Freel and the Young Lady -- A Legend of Knockmany -- The Ninepenny Fidil -- Festivities at the House of Conan -- The White Trout -- The Wonderful Cake -- The Legend of the Little Weaver -- Mor of Cloyne -- Lawn Dyarrig and the knight of Terrible Valley -- The Horned Women -- The Quare Gander -- The Fairies' Passage -- The King of the Black Desert -- The Piper and the Puca -- The Fairy Changeling -- The Talking Head of Donn-Bo -- The Bracket Bull -- The Demon Cat -- The Abbot of Inisfalen -- Morraha -- The Kildare Pooka -- The King's Son -- Murtough and the Witch-Woman -- The Red Pony -- King O'Toole and St. Kevin -- Lament of the Last Leprechaun -- The Corpse Watchers -- The Mad Pudding -- The Voyage of Maeldune. Release date is 2010-05-01 E-text prepared by David Edwards and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales Tales -- Ireland Folklore -- Ireland Fairy tales -- Ireland GR PZ Original publication data not identified 32033593 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32202 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32202 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133732.0 32202