Here are a series of biographies of some of the most significant and best-known of the faery folk. A lot of faeries are extremely familiar to us, being distinct characters with names and personalities. This Who's Who examines their origins, characters and development, from traditional folklore through to modern literature and the fine arts. In addition, it describes some of the less well-known faery individuals as well as faery beings that are named, but are really types or species.