
audiobook
by Wirt Sikes
British Goblins: WELSH FOLK-LORE, FAIRY MYTHOLOGY, LEGENDS AND TRADITIONS.
PREFACE.
BOOK I. THE REALM OF FAERIE.
BOOK II. THE SPIRIT-WORLD.
BOOK III. QUAINT OLD CUSTOMS.
BOOK IV. BELLS, WELLS, STONES, AND DRAGONS.
INDEX
Step into the enchanted valleys of South Wales, where ancient tales of pixies, hidden goblins, and a regal fairy queen have lingered long before modern skepticism took hold. This collection brings those whispered legends to life, from the milkmaid’s twilight song to the mischievous sprites that dance among the green meadows. The vivid illustrations accompany each story, inviting listeners to picture a world where the ordinary and the magical intertwine.
Beyond the sylvan spirits, the work delves into the mythic foundations of King Arthur and the enigmatic Merlin, tracing how Welsh tradition shaped their timeless images. Written with the insight of a seasoned diplomat and a reverence for folklore, the narrative balances scholarly observation with the wonder of oral tradition. Listeners will discover how these age‑old myths still echo in Wales’s cultural heart, offering a glimpse into a realm where history and fairyland coexist.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (700K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Lesley Halamek (who transcribed the music), Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Dec 20, 2010
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1836–1883
Best remembered for bringing Welsh folklore to a wide English-language audience, this American journalist and writer spent years turning local legends, customs, and fairy tales into lively books. His work still stands as a classic doorway into the myths and traditions of Wales.
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