Legends of the Fairies

Lady Jane Wilde (née Elgee) wrote Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland, first published in 1887 and Ancient Cures, Charms, and Usages of Ireland in 1890.   An illustrated collection of dark fairy tales with a twist for readers aged 10+. With a preface by Martin Burns, this extraordinary collection highlights the dark, bizarre and unique fairy tales researched and collected during the 1840s and 1850s. It is aimed at readers aged 10+ but will appeal to adults and anyone interested in folklore.