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Irish Fairy Tales

First published 1920 Reading time about 4 hours

This collection of short stories, retold by Irish author James Stephens, focuses mainly on the adventures of legendary hunter-warrior Fionn mac Uail and his companions in the Fianna. The stories often feature the magical people of the Shí (fairies) and their interactions with the residents of medieval Ireland.

  • Tales · Ireland
  • Folklore · Ireland
  • Fairy tales · Ireland

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