The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Celtic Fairy Belief, Folklore Fieldwork, and the Unseen World of Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and BrittanyBy W. Y. Evans-Wentz
Length20h 56m
About this audiobook
The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries is a pioneering study of Celtic folklore, gathering testimonies, traditions, and comparative reflections on fairies, spirits, and the unseen world in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall, and the Isle of Man. Written in an ethnographic yet philosophically speculative style, the book combines field interviews, philological learning, anthropology, and early twentieth-century psychical inquiry. It stands at the intersection of folklore studies, Celtic revivalism, and comparative religion, preserving oral traditions while interpreting them as evidence of a living spiritual worldview. W. Y. Evans-Wentz was an American scholar deeply influenced by Celtic studies, Theosophy, and the comparative study of religion. Educated at Stanford and Oxford, he approached folklore not merely as quaint superstition but as a serious record of human experience and metaphysical belief. His travels through Celtic regions and conversations with local informants gave the book its documentary force, while his broader religious interests shaped its interpretive ambition. This volume is recommended to readers interested in folklore, Celtic culture, religious anthropology, and the history of esoteric thought. It remains indispensable for understanding how fairy belief functioned as cosmology, memory, and cultural identity.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenrePsychology
Length20 hrs 56 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 9, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
31CHAPTER VI
2Introduction
32THE CELTIC OTHERWORLD [321]
3Synopsis
33SECTION II
4Historical Context
34THE RECORDED FAIRY-FAITH
5PREFACE
35CHAPTER VII
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6INTRODUCTION
36THE CELTIC DOCTRINE OF RE-BIRTH [357]
7SECTION I
37SECTION III
8THE LIVING FAIRY-FAITH
38THE CULT OF GODS, SPIRITS, FAIRIES, AND THE DEAD
9CHAPTER I
39CHAPTER VIII
10ENVIRONMENT
40THE TESTIMONY OF ARCHAEOLOGY [428]
11SECTION I
41SECTION III
12THE LIVING FAIRY-FAITH
42THE CULT OF GODS, SPIRITS, FAIRIES, AND THE DEAD
13CHAPTER II
43CHAPTER IX
14THE TAKING OF EVIDENCE (pt. 1)
44THE TESTIMONY OF PAGANISM
15THE TAKING OF EVIDENCE (pt. 2)
45SECTION III
16THE TAKING OF EVIDENCE (pt. 3)
46THE CULT OF GODS, SPIRITS, FAIRIES, AND THE DEAD
17SECTION I
47CHAPTER X
18THE LIVING FAIRY-FAITH
48THE TESTIMONY OF CHRISTIANITY
19CHAPTER III
49SECTION IV
20AN ANTHROPOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF THE EVIDENCE
50MODERN SCIENCE AND THE FAIRY FAITH; AND CONCLUSIONS [566]
21SECTION II
51CHAPTER XI
22THE RECORDED FAIRY-FAITH
52SCIENCE AND FAIRIES
23CHAPTER IV
53SECTION IV
24THE PEOPLE OF THE GODDESS DANA (Tuatha Dé Danann) OR THE SIDHE (pronounced Shee) [219]
54MODERN SCIENCE AND THE FAIRY-FAITH; AND CONCLUSIONS
25SECTION II
55CHAPTER XII
26THE RECORDED FAIRY-FAITH
56THE CELTIC DOCTRINE OF RE-BIRTH AND OTHERWORLD SCIENTIFICALLY EXAMINED (pt. 1)
27CHAPTER V
57THE CELTIC DOCTRINE OF RE-BIRTH AND OTHERWORLD SCIENTIFICALLY EXAMINED (pt. 2)
28BRYTHONIC DIVINITIES AND THE BRYTHONIC FAIRY-FAITH [265]
58Analysis
29SECTION II
59Reflection
30THE RECORDED FAIRY-FAITH
60Memorable Quotes
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