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History and traditions of England » Almost immortal but less than human – fairies before Shakespeare - http://www.webhistoryofengland.com/...
October 27
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The presence in the world of fairies was not a new idea when Shakespeare wrote A Midsummer Night’s Dream, or The Tempest. There was a long and rich English tradition of the fairy world for Shakespeare to draw on – although he altered the perception of the being forever, by making them more fun, friendly, and less of a threat to people.
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