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By D. L. Ashliman

Fairy lore matters ideals approximately elves, dwarfs, gnomes, trolls, mermaids, tarts, pixies, leprechauns, and lots of different beings present in global folklore. Written for college students and common readers, this publication is an creation to fairy lore from around the globe. The guide defines and classifies different types of fairies, offers a variety of examples and texts, overviews scholarship, and discusses the function of fairies in paintings, movie, and pop culture. It closes with a word list and a bibliography of print and digital resources.

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