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The Middle Kingdom: The Faerie World Of Ireland,New
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[Among The Books I Read At The Beaconsfield Public Library] I Remember Being Impressed By Dermot Macmanus' The Middle Kingdom, Which Had A Great Effect On Me, And Is Probably One Of The Most Influential Books I'Ve Ever Read', Terry Pratchett (In His 1999 Talk To The Folklore Society)'No Matter What One Doubts,' Wrote W.B.Yeats, 'One Never Doubts The Faeries For . . . They Stand To Reason.' The Author, An Intimate Friend Of Yeats And A Friend Too Of The Great Folklorist Douglas Hyde And The Myriadminded Mystic G.W.Russell ('A.E.'), Was A Staunch Believer In 'The Ancient And Continuing Spirit Life Of The Countryside'. Writing Not As A Folklorist But As A Historian, Diarmuid Macmanus Records In Factual Detail Many Manifestations Of The Irish Faery World Early In The Twentieth Century. He Tells How The Thornhill Fairy Appeared To Two Sisters In Their Room, And The Mount Leinster Fairy To A Young Woman As She Was Taking The Cows Home, And A Young Girl Tried To Pat The Wicklow Pooka As It Walked Beside Her, But Her Hand Went Right Through It. This Is A Strikingly Persuasive Book, Tackling In A Serious And Intelligent Manner A Subject That Has A Strong Romantic Appeal. The Author Set Out To Write The Book With Certain Principles In Mind: First, That A Central Character In Each Incident Was Still Alive At The Time The Book Was First Published (In 1959); Second, That He Could Vouch For Their Reliability; And Third, That Each Agreed To Stand Up, If Asked, And Vouch For The Truth Of The Experience. Except In A Few Instances, Those Telling The Stories Had Been Friends Of The Author For Many Years. Since Its Publication Forty Years Ago It Has Retained Its Uniqueness As The Only Collection Of True Irish Fairy Tales.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The book measures five point one two inches in length, zero point seven one inches in width, and eight point three one inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains one hundred ninety-two pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Dermot MacManus.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: This book falls under the genre of folklore and historical literature.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: Yes, this book can be suitable for younger readers interested in folklore.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: You can read this book by simply opening it and following the text from the beginning to the end.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of Irish folklore, faery encounters, and the historical perspective of the faerie world.
- Q: Is there any specific reading level for this book? A: The book is generally suitable for readers with intermediate reading skills.
- Q: How do I store this book to keep it in good condition? A: Store this book in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight to preserve its condition.
- Q: Can this book be cleaned if it gets dirty? A: Yes, you can gently wipe the cover with a dry cloth to clean it.
- Q: What should I do if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or exchange.
- Q: Is there a warranty for this book? A: Typically, there is no warranty for books, but you can check with the seller for their return policy.
- Q: How does this book compare to other folklore books? A: This book offers a unique historical perspective on Irish folklore, distinguishing it from many contemporary folklore collections.
- Q: Is this book a good choice for folklore enthusiasts? A: Yes, this book is an excellent choice for anyone interested in Irish folklore and its historical context.