Saturday Story Time: The Celtic Twilight - Myth, Fantasy and Folklore by W. B. Yeats (Part 1)

About this episode

The episode begins a reading of W. B. Yeats's 'The Celtic Twilight', exploring ancient Irish folklore and the interplay between myth and reality.

(Part 1) Step into the legend-haunted world of ancient Ireland as we begin our reading of The Celtic Twilight: Myth, Fantasy and Folklore by W. B. Yeats. Part memoir, part folklore collection, and part spiritual exploration, The Celtic Twilight captures Yeats's encounters with storytellers, mystics, country folk, and the lingering presence of Ireland's old traditions at the turn of the twentieth century. Within these pages, the boundary between the natural and supernatural grows thin, revealing a world inhabited by fairies, spirits, omens, dreams, and mysteries that refuse to yield to the certainties of modern rationalism. Drawing from conversations, local legends, and firsthand experiences, Yeats preserves a fading folk tradition while inviting readers into a landscape where myth and reality coexist. His reflections offer a rare glimpse into the beliefs, customs, and imagination of a people for whom the unseen world was never far away. Whether you're interested in Celtic mythology, folklore, mysticism, literature, or the rich cultural heritage of Ireland, join us as we begin this timeless journey into the twilight realm between imagination and reality. Learn more about your ad…

People in this episode

Host: Monica Perez

Topics covered

• Celtic mythology
• folklore
• mysticism
• literature
• cultural heritage
• spiritual exploration

Keywords

• Celtic Twilight
• W. B. Yeats
• Irish folklore
• myth
• spiritual exploration
• ancient Ireland
• supernatural

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Celtic Twilight: Myth, Fantasy and Folklore

Places: Ireland

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