The 65 tales or poems found in this book, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales were collected by William Yeats, noted poet and playwright, and contain stories that he said "capture the very voice of the people, the very pulse of life". The Celtic people are well noted for their imaginations and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales captures the rich heritage of this Celtic imagination. With tales of "ghosties and goulies and all other beasties", this book of tales and poems collected by Yeats gives the reader a wonderful sample of Irish storytelling. Told with light hearted mirth and pathos, the tales or poems in Irish Fairy and Folk Tales give the reader insight into some of the legends of village ghosts, fairies, priests and saints which come from the vivid Celtic imagination. Delight someone with a copy of this intriguing book for Christmas, in their Christmas stocking or for their birthday or just for the fun of it. They are sure to enjoy reading and sharing Irish Fairy and Folk Tales again and again.