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Finding Faeries

Finding Faeries

Discovering Sprites, Pixies, Redcaps, and Other Fantastical Creatures in an Urban Environment
FolklorePsychology
Pages
208
Published
2020
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the psychological underpinnings of belief in faeries and other mythical beings. It examines how folklore shapes our perception of the world and the human mind's capacity for wonder. Through a psychological lens, it considers the enduring appeal of the fantastical in our lives.

Prose complexity
4/10

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InformativeThought-ProvokingIntellectual

Genres

Folklore Psychology

About the author

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Alexandra Rowland

Alexandra Rowland is the author of several fantasy books, including A Conspiracy Of Truths, A Choir Of Lies, and Some by Virtue Fall, as well as a Hugo Award-nominated podcaster (all sternly supervised by their feline quality control manager). They hold a degree in world literature, mythology, and folklore from Truman State University. She coined the term Hopepunk in July 2017 to refer to a new subgenre within fantasy literature as opposed to the existing grimdark.