The Truth about the Leprechaun.
Author: CURRAN, Bob.
Dublin: Wolfhound Press, 2000. 157 pages. Paperback.
“Every country has its own contingent of little people but when it comes to capturing the imagination, the infamous Irish Leprechaun is the undisputed king. Now often considered a symbol of Irish identity, this ‘national elf’ might mistakenly be dismissed as a genial, jolly fellow, albeit a trickster. The Truth About the Leprechaun is an expose of the wee folk of Ireland. Intrepid folklorist Bob Curran not only explores the legends, but also warns of the realities beyond the myths surrounding this diminutive shoemaker and his cousins in the fairy world. From the origins of this hero of Irish lore - fallen angel, diminished god or son of other fairies? - to his habits, occupations and characteristics, The Truth About the Leprechaun offers enlightenment on little-known aspects of the wider fairy worlds as well as turning the spotlight on the real Leprechaun - elusive, complex and contradictory.”
ISBN: 0863278000
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