>"The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns & Fairies" by Robert Kirk is a unique study in folklore and psychical research written in the late 17th century, specifically centered around Kirk's observations and beliefs about fairy lore. The text explores the existence and nature of various mythical creatures and spirits, presenting a detailed metaphysical framework for understanding their role in human experience and the natural world.
>Kirk died before he was able to publish The Secret Commonwealth. Popular legend questions whether his ashes or even his body is buried where his tombstone is located. After his death, folktales arose saying that his body had been taken away by fairies to become the "Chaplain to the Fairy Queen".