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Emerson, P. H. (Peter Henry)
1856
1936
Emerson, Peter Henry
Welsh Fairy-Tales and Other Stories
Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
The fairies of caragonan -- The craig-y-don blacksmith -- Old Gwilym -- The baby-farmer -- The old man and the fairies -- Tommy Pritchard -- Kaddy's luck -- The story of Gelert -- Origin of the Welsh -- The crows -- Roberts and the fairies -- The fairy of the dell -- Ellen's luck -- The fairies' mint -- The Pellings -- The long-lived ancestors -- The giantess's apron-full -- A fable -- The story of the pig-trough -- Billy Duffy and the devil -- John O' Groats -- Eva's luck -- The fishermen of Shetland -- The pastor's nurse.
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"Welsh Fairy-Tales and Other Stories" by P. H. Emerson is a collection of folk tales and fairy stories compiled and edited in the late 19th century. The narratives draw from Welsh folklore, highlighting themes of magic, morality, and the connections between humans and fairy beings. The tales feature various characters, including fairies, witches, and humans, often entwined in encounters that reflect the cultural values and beliefs of Welsh society. The opening of the collection introduces readers to these enchanting tales through the story of "The Fairies of Caragonan." In this tale, the queen of the fairies allows her adventurous daughter to explore the world, leading to a series of events where the fairies intervene to cure a bewitched gentleman. The plot unfolds as the fairy queen and her daughter seek out a brave human to take vengeance on an old witch, showcasing the power dynamics between humans and fairies while exploring themes of courage and justice. This initiatory tale sets the tone for the subsequent stories, each filled with whimsy and moral lessons typical of fairy tale traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Fairy tales -- Wales
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