The Saint and the Hunchback is a classic Irish folktale by W.B. Yeats. It tells the story of a saintly monk who meets a hunchback on the road. The hunchback is a mysterious figure who is said to have magical powers. The monk is intrigued by the hunchback and decides to take him in and care for him. The monk and the hunchback soon become close friends, and the hunchback reveals his magical powers to the monk. The hunchback is able to perform miracles, such as healing the sick and bringing the dead back to life. The monk is amazed by the hunchback's powers and decides to take him on a pilgrimage to the holy city of Jerusalem. Along the way, the monk and the hunchback encounter many obstacles, including a giant, a dragon, and a wicked witch. With the help of the hunchback's magical powers, the monk and the hunchback are able to overcome these obstacles and eventually reach Jerusalem. Once in Jerusalem, the monk and the hunchback are welcomed by the people of the city. The hunchback is hailed as a saint and is given a place of honor in the city. The monk and the hunchback eventually part ways, but the monk is forever changed by his experience with the hunchback.
By W.B. Yeats · First published 1919 · Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Mythology