Verlag:
Hodder Paperbacks Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P36339996
EAN: 9781454958802
Erscheint: September 2026
Versand: Kostenlos
CHF 54.–
Beschreibung
A gorgeously illustrated guide to the fae, filled with intriguing and well-researched explorations of folklore from around the world. In Ireland, the sinister leannán sídhe. suck the life from artists and poets in exchange for muse-like inspiration. In Japan, the elusive zashiki-warashi. bestow prosperity on the human families whose homes they share. From the dvorovoi. of Russia to the Brazilian curupira. , Malaysia's orang bunian. to English brownies, and the moksin tongbp. of Korea, the world is full of magical creatures who assist, haunt, and dazzle humankind. This illustrated compendium written by expert folklorists invites us to enter the realm of the fairy folk. Sections dedicated to fairies of the home, nature, romance, and more emphasize what fairies do and what they mean to people around the world. Each chapter illustrates a different way of seeing fairies-a way they've been used to explain our world and ourselves. This is a fascinating reference for anyone who has ever been enchanted by fairies-or would like to be.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Brittany Warman
- Sara Cleto
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2026
Format
- Buch (Hardcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 256