The Folklore of Discworld by Terry Pratchett

The Folklore of Discworld by Terry Pratchett

OFERING INSIGHTS INTO AL 40 DISCWORLD NOVELS
Find out
- Why cheeses roll down hills
- The hazards of treacle mining
- What's so uncanny about the humble hare
-The origins of orcs (which are not the same as goblins )
- Why witches come in threes

Legends, myths, fairytales, superstitions. Our world is full of the stories we have told ourselves about where we came from and how we got there. It is the same on Discworld, except that beings such as vampires, trolls, golems, witches and, possibly, gods, which on Earth are creatures of the imagination, are real, alive, and in some cases kicking on the Disc.

The Folklore of Discworld, coauthored by Terry Pratchett and leading British folklorist Jacqueline Simpson, is an invaluable reference for longtime Discworld fans and newcomers alike. An irreverent yet illuminating look at the living myths and folklore that are reflected, celebrated, and affectionately libeled in the uniquely imaginative universe of Discworld.

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	9780804169035
ISBN 10	0804169039
Title	The Folklore of Discworld
Author	Terry Pratchett
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2014-03-25
Number of pages	528
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