Fairies, Pookas, and Changelings: A Complete Guide to the Wild and Wicked Enchanted Realm
Complete Guide Wild Wicked Enchanted: Fairies, Pookas, and Changelings is a folklore collection exploring fairy beings and traditions from multiple regions. It combines discussion of folklore and historical literature with tales about changelings, trickster fairies, bargains, and creatures such as goblins, trolls, and pookas.
At a glance
- Covers fairy folk and related beings including elves, sprites, goblins, trolls, gnomes, banshees, pookas, and changelings.
- Features folklore and stories associated with Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and Scandinavia.
- Chapter topics include changelings, trickster fairies, fairy bargains, and entering the fairy kingdom.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Brings discussion of folklore together with traditional tales and classic stories.
- The regional material and wide range of beings offer more variety than a collection focused on one fairy type.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Weiser Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 1, 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 213 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1633410442 |
| File size | 6.1 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in fairy lore, folklore, and supernatural creatures.
- Readers seeking tales from Celtic and Scandinavian traditions alongside discussion of folklore and historical literature.
Less suited to
- Readers looking specifically for a device-free print edition, since the supplied listing details describe a Kindle edition.
- Readers wanting a narrowly focused study of one creature or one regional tradition.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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9% 9% - 3 stars
8% 8% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
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The aggregate ratings lean favorable, with most ratings in the highest category, but a smaller spread across lower star levels indicates that experiences are not uniformly positive. Without written customer feedback, the ratings cannot establish which aspects readers liked or disliked. They offer only a broad signal for a folklore collection whose listed scope includes multiple traditions and types of fairy beings.
Frequently asked questions
What subjects does the book cover?
It explores fairy folk and related beings such as goblins, trolls, elves, pookas, banshees, and changelings, alongside folklore and traditional tales.
Which traditions are represented?
The listing mentions fairy tales and myths from Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and Scandinavia.
What is the listed Kindle edition length?
The listing gives a print length of 213 pages and a Kindle file size of 6.1 MB.
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