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An Enchanting History Of The Otherworld Of Elves And Fairies, From The Nature Spirits Of Iceland And Ireland To Avalon And Middle Earthoriginating In Norse And Celtic Mythologies, Elves And Fairies Are A Firmly Established Part Of Western Popular Culture. Since The Days Of The Vikings And Arthurian Legend, These Sprites Have Undergone Huge Transformations. From J. R. R. TolkienS Warlike Elves, Based On Medieval Legend, To Little Flower Fairies Whose Charms Even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Succumbed To, They Permeate European Art And Culture.In This Engaging Cultural History, Matthias Egeler Explores These Mythical Creatures Of Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, And England, And Their Continental European Cousins. Egeler Goes On A Journey Through Enchanted Landscapes And Literary Worlds. He Describes Both Their Friendly And Their Dangerous, Even Deadly, Sides. We Encounter Them In The Legends Of King ArthurS Round Table And In ShakespeareS A Midsummer NightS Dream, In The Terrible Era Of The Witch Trials, In MagicS Peaceful Conquest Of Victorian Bourgeois Salons, In The ChildFriendly Form Of Peter Pan, And Even As Helpers In The Contemporary Fight Against Environmental Destruction.
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birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
This is such a charming book! The way it encapsulates the history of elves and fairies is just delightful. I loved reading it aloud to my kids at bedtime. We had some great discussions about the stories!
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Marcus Tan
Appreciated the art, but not the content
While the illustrations in this book are gorgeous, I found the content a bit underwhelming. It didn't dive deep enough into the lore like I hoped. Still, it’s a nice coffee table book for casual readers.
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Emily Chen
Charming read about folklore
I picked up 'A Short History of the Otherworld' because I've always been fascinated by elves and fairies. The illustrations are beautiful, and the stories are captivating. Perfect for a cozy evening at home or to spark some imagination for my kids!
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Josh Patel
Interesting but a bit lacking
This book offers some neat insights into elven folklore, but I was hoping for more depth. It feels like a surface-level overview rather than an in-depth exploration. Still, it's a decent read for those new to the topic.
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Aisha Murphy
Lovely gift for fantasy lovers
Bought this for my niece who loves fantasy stories, and she absolutely adored it! The artwork is stunning, and it really ignited her imagination. Great for young readers or anyone who enjoys tales of the otherworld.
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