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Irish Wonders / The Ghosts, Giants, Pooka, Demons, Leprechawns, Banshees, Fairies, Witches, Widows, Old Maids, and other Marvels of the Emerald Isle

By D. R. McAnally
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A collection of popular Irish folktales assembled from rural storytellers, presenting a wide array of supernatural and local marvels. Chapters include origin myths for lakes and ruined towers, encounters with fairies, pookas, leprechauns, banshees, devils, giants, witches, and other uncanny figures, alongside comic episodes and moral anecdotes. Narratives alternate between eerie wonder and rustic humor, offering satirical glimpses of village institutions and everyday life. Prefatory remarks and illustrations stress oral performance and regional color, while the prose preserves vivid rural imagery and lively pacing to reproduce the tone and rhythm of traditional storytelling.

About the Author

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D. R. McAnally

D. R. McAnally was an author known for his exploration of Irish folklore and mythology. His notable work, "Irish Wonders / The Ghosts, Giants, Pooka, Demons, Leprechawns, Banshees, Fairies, Witches, Widows, Old Maids, and other Marvels of the Emerald Isle," delves into the rich tapestry of supernatural tales and legends from Ireland. Through his writing, McAnally contributed to the preservation and appreciation of these cultural narratives, offering readers a glimpse into the enchanting and often mysterious world of Irish traditions and beliefs.

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