Faeries: A History in Art, Verse, and Lore

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Faeries: A History in Art, Verse, and Lore - Hardcover

Faeries: A History in Art, Verse, and Lore - Hardcover

by Nikki Van De Car
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by Nikki Van De Car (Author)

Discover the history and mythology of faeries--across time and cultures--as well as their significance in art, poetry, and more, in this lushly illustrated volume, featuring more than 100 reproductions of artistic masterpieces.

"A field guide to the fantastic." -- Kirkus

Faeries have captured the collective imagination throughout time and across cultures. Unexplained occurrences, natural phenomena, and so much more have been attributed to these beautiful, mysterious, and often mischievous creatures. Sometimes these fairies can be helpful and kindly, like the brownies of Britain, the menehune of Hawai'i, and the domovoi of Russia. But just as often, they are seen as a threat, as we characterize a natural phenomenon into an often capricious and frequently frightening creature. The wind becomes a sylph, trees house dryads, and thunderbirds call down storms. They are to be feared and respected, appeased and dreaded in turn.

In this striking book, author Nikki Van De Car introduces readers to faeries of all stripes--helpful and unhelpful, related to the four elements, animal and shape-shifting--as well as some of the most famous figures from history, lore, and literature (from Puck to Ariel). Arranged through wonderous paintings and illustrations by legendary artists including Ruben, Turner, Rodin, Blake, and Millais, this guide features the beautiful evidence of fairies' influence on our world. Written folklore from Shakespeare and oral storytelling add context to more than 50 creatures accompanied with tips on finding, summoning, and gaining protection from sparklingly clever fairies.

Author Biography

Nikki Van De Car is a blogger, mother, writer, crafter, and lover of all things mystical. She is the bestselling author of more than a dozen books on magic and crafting, including Forest Magic, Practical Magic, Wellness Witch, The Witchy Homestead, and The Junior Witch's Handbook, and the founder of two popular knitting blogs. Nikki lives with her family in Hawaii.

Number of Pages: 288
Dimensions: 1.2 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 07, 2025
ISBN9780762489510
Author Nikki Van De Car
PublisherRunning Press Adult
GenreEducation and Arts
FormatHardcover
PublishedOctober 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages288
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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