FAIRIES ELVES AND SPRITES : MYTHS AND LEGENDS –

p b Every country has its own cherished myths and legends featuring fairies, elves and sprites. Sixteen of these stories are collected here, chosen from all over the world. /b br / br / Some tales are pure entertainment, some warn of life’s dangers, whilst others offer valuable moral lessons. What they all have in common is an exploration of the unknown and a brush with the mysteries of life. br / br / There are devious elves from Iceland, a fairy masquerading as a sparrow from Japan, terrifying banshees from Ireland, trolls from Norway s forests and many more unpredictable and magical beings taking centre stage in these strange and wonderful stories. br / br / i Fairies, Elves and Sprites: Myths and Legends /i is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. br / br / For more myths from Jean Menzies, i Mermaids, Sirens and Selkies /i is also available. /p