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Ashliman D. L. Ashliman
Fairy Lore [PDF ebook]
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Fairy lore concerns beliefs about elves, dwarfs, gnomes, trolls, mermaids, brownies, pixies, leprechauns, and many other beings found in world folklore. Written for students and general readers, this book is an introduction to fairy lore from around the world. The handbook defines and classifies types of fairies, provides numerous examples and texts, overviews scholarship, and discusses the role of fairies in art, film, and popular culture. It closes with a glossary and a bibliography of print and electronic resources.

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Lingua Inglese ● Formato PDF ● Pagine 240 ● ISBN 9780313042003 ● Casa editrice ABC-CLIO ● Pubblicato 2005 ● Scaricabile 6 volte ● Moneta EUR ● ID 5820510 ● Protezione dalla copia Adobe DRM

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