A Dictionary of English Folklore - Jacqueline Simpson - Books - Oxford University Press - 9780198603986 - November 15, 2001
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Jacqueline Simpson
A Dictionary of English Folklore

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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 a feature 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 1250 entries, from dragons to Mother Goose, May Day to Michaelmas, this reference work is an entertaining guide to English folklore. Aimed at a broad general readership, the dictionary provides an authoritative reference source on such legendary characters as The Sandman, 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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Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released November 15, 2001
ISBN13 9780198603986
Publishers Oxford University Press
Pages 432
Dimensions 129 × 196 × 38 mm   ·   349 g
Language English  

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