By considering the folklore of Cornwall in a Northern European context, this book casts light on a treasury of often-ignored traditions. Folklore studies internationally have long considered Celtic material, but scholars have tended to overlook Cornwall’s collections. The Folklore of Cornwall fills this gap, placing neglected stories on a par with those from other regions where Celtic languages have deep roots.
The Folklore of Cornwall demonstrates that Cornwall has a distinct...
Inhoudsopgave
Acknowledgements
Preface by Philip Payton
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Collectors
Chapter 2 The Droll Tellers
Chapter 3 Folkways and Stories
Chapter 4 Pisk...
Over de auteur
Ronald M. James is a historian and folklorist. He was adjunct faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he taught history and folklore. He is curren...
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