Samuel DenHartog's Blog: The Road to 1,440 - Posts Tagged "faeries"

I’m excited to share with you all my latest project, “Fables from Ireland”, a collection that has been a true labor of love. This book brings together some of the most captivating tales from Irish folklore, each story steeped in the magic and mystique of the Emerald Isle. As I curated and retold these tales, I was struck by the richness of the legends and the timeless themes they explore.

One of my favorites in this collection is ‘The Hill-Man and the Housewife,’ a charming story about the intersection of the mundane and the magical. It explores what happens when the supernatural world brushes up against everyday life, reminding us that even the most ordinary tasks can take on extraordinary significance. Then there's ‘The White Trout,’ a tragic love story with an otherworldly twist that beautifully captures the Irish affinity for blending the magical with the melancholic. Other tales include the whimsical adventure of ‘The Fairies of Knockgrafton, ‘ where a hunchbacked man’s kindness leads to an unexpected reward, and the intriguing ‘Munachar and Manachar, ‘ a story about hard work and the pursuit of justice.

Whether you're a longtime lover of folklore or just beginning to explore these magical tales, I hope this book brings you as much joy in reading it as I had in bringing it to life.