An excellent guide for collectors and students, this invaluable primer on the study of folklore includes an elementary introduction to the scientific aspects of the subject, information on types of folklore such as magic and divination, beliefs about reincarnation, regional customs and superstitions, and guidelines for collecting.
A propos de l’auteur
George Laurence Gomme (1853–1916) was a highly respected British folklorist. He helped found both the Victoria County History and, with his wife Alice Bertha Gomme, the Folklore Society. He was knighted in 1911. He went on to immerse himself in the study of history and folklore, writing books such as Folklore Relics of Early Village Life, Ethnology in Folklore, and The Making of London.
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Langue Anglais ● Format EPUB ● Pages 364 ● ISBN 9781411437340 ● Taille du fichier 0.2 MB ● Âge 99-17 ans ● Maison d’édition Barnes & Noble ● Publié 2011 ● Téléchargeable 24 mois ● Devise EUR ● ID 5862663 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM
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