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Irish Fairy Tales and Folklore
- Narrated by: Ailish Jeffers
- Length: 14 hrs and 17 mins
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Dive into the enchanting world of Irish folklore in this captivating compendium of fairy tales, songs, and poems compiled and co-written by Nobel Prize-winning Irish wordsmith W. B. Yeats.
Fueled by a life-long fascination with Irish myths, Yeats collaborated with the luminaries of the Irish Literary Revival and meticulously collected and edited these fascinating tales to resurrect the glory and significance of Ireland's rich past. Through this timeless literature, Yeats invites listeners to immerse themselves in the magic and wonder of Ireland's cultural heritage.
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