Volkskunde

Seminar paper from the year 2008 in the subject Ethnology / Cultural Anthropology, grade: 75 Prozent, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (School of Governmental and Social Sciences), course: Semi …

Seminar paper from the year 2007 in the subject Ethnology / Cultural Anthropology, University of North Florida, language: English, abstract: Leo Chavez, author of Shadowed Lives – Undocumented Immigr …

James Crabb’s ‚The Gipsies‘ Advocate‘ is a groundbreaking novel that sheds light on the marginalized community of the gipsies. Written in a vivid and descriptive style, the book delves into the strug …

In ‚The Social History of Smoking‘ by George Latimer Apperson, the author delves into the historical, cultural, and social aspects of smoking throughout different time periods. Apperson examines how …

Enys Tregarthen’s ‚The Piskey-Purse: Legends and Tales of North Cornwall‘ is a captivating collection of folklore from the enchanting region of North Cornwall. Written in a lyrical and captivating st …

In ‚British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions‘ by Wirt Sikes, readers are immersed in the rich tapestry of Welsh folklore and mythology. Sikes delves into the stories …

‚Manners For Men‘ is detailed guidance on behavior in the obsessively class-conscious late Victorian age, where a small mistake in manners could turn into a social failure. C. E. Humphry, the columni …

Frances Little’s ‚The Lady and Sada San‘ is a riveting tale that explores the clash of Eastern and Western cultures in early 20th century Japan. The book showcases Little’s impeccable storytelling sk …

In ‚Domestic Folk-lore‘ by T.F. Thiselton-Dyer, the author delves into the rich world of traditional beliefs and superstitions within the home. This collection of folklore provides a fascinating glim …

In ‚Tales of the Sun; or, Folklore of Southern India‘, the blending of vivid storytelling and cultural preservation forms the cornerstone of this compelling anthology. The collection showcases a rich …