Kent Folk Tales by Tony Cooper
These traditional stories and local legends have been handed down by storytellers for centuries. As folk tales reveal a lot about the people who invented them, this book provides a link to the ethics and way of life of generations of Kentish people. Herein you will find the intriguing tales of Brave Mary of Mill Hill, King Herla, the Pickpockets of Sturry, the Wantsum Wyrm and the Battle of Sandwich, to name but a few. These captivating stories, brought to life with a collection of unique illustrations, will be enjoyed by readers time and again. Tony Cooper has been a full-time storyteller for the past twenty-five years. He attends regular storytelling events, with a particular favourite being the Winter Tales Festival, 'a dark evening of storytelling and object theatre for adults' held in his hometown of Sandwich.
Tony Cooper had a varied career before becoming a full-time storyteller 25 years ago. Tony attends regular storytelling events, and has been interviewed as a fascinating local on BBC Radio Kent. He also holds events with The Theatre of the Small.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780752459332 |
| ISBN 10 | 0752459333 |
| Title | Kent Folk Tales |
| Author | Tony Cooper |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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