A Dictionary of English Folklore

A Dictionary of English Folklore
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 1045
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ISBN-10 : 9780191578526
ISBN-13 : 0191578525
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Book Synopsis A Dictionary of English Folklore by : Jacqueline Simpson

Download or read book A Dictionary of English Folklore written by Jacqueline Simpson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-10-09 with total page 1045 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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