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Are there any legends about cats? Is Cinderella an English story? What is (or was) a Mumming Play? The subject of folklore covers an extremely wide field, with connections to virtually every aspect of life. It ranges from the bizarre to the seemingly mundane. Similarly, folklore is as much afeature of the modern technological age as the ancient world, of every part of the country, both urban and rural, and of every age group and occupation. Containing 2,000 entries, from dragons to Mother Goose, May Day to Michaelmas, this new reference work is an absorbing and entertaining guide to English folklore. Aimed at a broad general readership, the dictionary provides an authoritative reference source on such legendary characters as the Babesin the Wood, Jack the Giant Killer, and Robin Hood, and gives entertaining and informative explanations of a wide range of subjects in folklore, from nosebleeds and wishbones to cats and hot cross buns.
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Genre |
: Foreign Language Study |
Author |
: Jacqueline Simpson |
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: |
Release |
: 2000 |
File |
: 997 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780192100191 |
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This dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. An engrossing guide to English folklore and traditions, with over 1,250 entries. Folklore is connected to virtually every aspect of life, part of the country, age group, and occupation. From the bizarre to the seemingly mundane, it is as much a feature of the modern technological age as of the ancient world. BL Oral and Performance genres-Cheese rolling, Morris dancing, Well-dressingEL BL Superstitions-Charms, Rainbows, WishbonesEL BL Characters-Cinderella, Father Christmas, Robin Hood, Dick WhittingtonEL BL Supernatural Beliefs-Devil's hoofprints, Fairy rings, Frog showersEL BL Calendar Customs-April Fool's Day, Helston Furry Day, Valentine's DayEL
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Genre |
: Literary Criticism |
Author |
: Jacqueline Simpson |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Release |
: 2003-10-09 |
File |
: 1046 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780191578526 |
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This comprehensive reference book offers a fascinating look at the rich and varied world of British folklore. Gomme provides detailed entries on a wide range of topics, including folk customs, beliefs, and superstitions, as well as the origins and meanings of traditional music, dance, and storytelling. The Dictionary of British Folklore is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the British Isles. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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: |
Author |
: George Laurence Gomme |
Publisher |
: Legare Street Press |
Release |
: 2023-07-18 |
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: 0 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 1019506725 |
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Genre |
: Folklore |
Author |
: George Laurence Gomme |
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: |
Release |
: 1894 |
File |
: 464 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: BNC:1001986148 |
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: Legends |
Author |
: Katharine Mary Briggs |
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: |
Release |
: 2003 |
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: Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: OCLC:51675253 |
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: Katharine Mary Briggs |
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: |
Release |
: 1991 |
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: Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 0415066948 |
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Genre |
: Tales |
Author |
: Katharine Mary Briggs |
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: |
Release |
: 1970 |
File |
: 792 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: IND:30000060970575 |
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A classic in folklore scholarship arranged in 2 parts. Folk Narratives contains tales told for edification or delight, but not thought to be factually true.Folk Legends presents tales the tellers believed to be records of actual events. Part A - 978-0-415-06694-5
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: |
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: Katherine M. Briggs |
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: |
Release |
: 2016-05-13 |
File |
: 1468 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 1138140244 |
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Genre |
: British folk tales |
Author |
: Katharine Mary Briggs |
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: |
Release |
: 1970 |
File |
: 580 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: OCLC:186147709 |
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: Katharine Briggs |
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: |
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: 1971 |
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: 0 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: OCLC:1008993697 |