Dragons, little people, fairies, trolls and elves - Edouard Brasey

The stories and legends of the enchanted kingdom exert an influence on our lives today - most notably in the spooky ghostliness of Al Hallows Eve, which has long been celebrated throughout the Fairy Kingdom. Each of the four seasons has particular celebrations and this book aims to bring some of the background to these rituals and traditions. The illustrations throughout are by some of the world's best illustrators, including Arthur Rackham, Gustave Dore and Walter Crane. Quotations and references also feature from Shakespeare, Walter Scott and JRR Tolkien.