A Dictionary of English Folklore by Jacqueline Simpson
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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Jacqueline Simpson, who has lived in Sussex all her life, is a prominent member of the Folklore society and has written extensively on both English and Scandinavian traditions. She co-produced A Dictionary of English Folklore.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198603986 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198603983 |
| Title | A Dictionary of English Folklore |
| Author | Jacqueline Simpson |
| Series | Oxford Paperback Reference |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2001-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
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