Fairy-born and human-bred in Sydney

An alert for today, March 9, in Sydney, Australia:

Australian Brontë Association
“Fairy-born and human-bred” – the Brontës and Nineteenth century Fairy Lore 
Talk by Walter MasonSaturday, March 9, 2019 at 10:30 AM
Castlereagh Boutique Hotel - 169 Castlereagh St Sydney.

The nineteenth century saw a revival of interest in traditional mythology around fairies and all kinds of  mythical little-people. Walter Mason will talk about the times that fairies and nature spirits pop up in the  writings of the Brontës and how these mentions might relate to the broader social history of the fairy folk.  From Oscar Wilde’s father through W. B. Yeats and the Celtic revival and on to Conan Doyle, sprites, pixies,  brownies and elves have proven remarkably resilient presences in the world of literature.