
audiobook
Step into the mist‑shrouded hills of Ireland, where the old peasantry still whispers of unseen dancers and hidden courts. The collection opens with a vivid conversation by a hearth, where a seasoned storyteller recounts the everyday magic that lives alongside the ordinary—fairies who nurse royal children, steal away villagers for years, and trade a bottle of whisky for a dance. These tales are told with the warm, grounded tone of a rural narrator, blending the ordinary details of turf fires and griddle cakes with the extraordinary lives of the little folk.
Beyond the introduction, the stories unfold in a rhythm that feels both ancient and intimate, each one a glimpse into a world where the supernatural is woven into daily chores and celebrations. Listeners will hear tales of vanished cavalcades, enchanted palaces that melt into the night, and the subtle bargains between humans and the fairy realm, all rendered with a lyrical charm that invites the imagination to linger long after the final note fades.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (185K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-03-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.