The Folklore Of Cornwall

Author : Ronald M. James
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781804130735
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Folklore of Cornwall written by Ronald M. James and published by . This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Piskies, mermaids, giants, and a revenant bridegroom: the stuff of legend. In the hands of skilled storytellers - the famed droll tellers of Cornwall - the result was magical. Considered in the context of narratives throughout Northern Europe, enchantment can be understood as well as enjoyed in this new way to look at Cornwall. 10b&w illus.

Author : Ronald M. James
Publisher : University of Exeter Press
ISBN 13 : 0859894991
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Folklore of Cornwall written by Ronald M. James and published by University of Exeter Press. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 body of oral tradition, even when examining legends and folktales that also appear elsewhere. The way in which Cornish droll tellers achieved this unique pattern is remarkable; with the publication of this book, it becomes possible for folklorists to look to the peninsula beyond the River Tamar for insight. A very readable text with popular appeal, this book serves as an introduction to folklore studies for the novice while also offering an alternative means to consider Cornish studies for advanced scholars. The comparative analysis combined with an innovative method of The Folklore of Cornwall is not to be found in other treatments of the subject.

Author : Cheryl Straffon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780738765761
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Between the Realms written by Cheryl Straffon and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-08 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fabulous exploration of the Cornish Celtic Otherworld, Cheryl Straffon shares stories, myths, and legends of supernatural beings such as fairies, piskies, mermaids, witches, giants, and other strange and wonderful creatures. These expertly told stories will help you transform your perspective on the traditional integration of spiritual energies so that even the mundane world will become more magical.

Author : Alex Langstone
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780738765785
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book From Granite to Sea written by Alex Langstone and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-08 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the first ever comprehensive focus on the folklore of eastern Cornwall, an ancient land steeped in legend and myth. It is populated by piskies, giants, and conjurors as well as the Devil's Dandy Dogs and the demonic specter of Tregeagle. Alex Langstone's ground-breaking study shares old tales of witches, charmers, supernatural encounters, and curious customs.

Author : Tony Deane
Publisher : History Press
ISBN 13 : 9780752429298
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Folklore of Cornwall written by Tony Deane and published by History Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Standing alone at the bottom tip of England and despite the enormous influx of tourists it receives each year, Cornwall boasts many unique traditions. This volume touches on the wide variety of legends, songs and stories and their relationship with the rugged landscape: from standing stones and tales of sea-monsters and mermaids to ghosts, fairies and giants. The book looks at pagan ceremonies and old traditions, and the very Cornish love of singing. It further discusses the Cornish tongue, and the old language of Cornwall. And, of course, no study of Cornwall would be complete without some consideration of King Arthur and his legacy upon the folklore of the county.

Author : Margaret Ann Courtney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.XA/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cornish Feasts and Folk-lore written by Margaret Ann Courtney and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mike O'Connor
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752470299
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cornish Folk Tales written by Mike O'Connor and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient land of Cornwall is steeped in mysterious tradition, proud heritage and age-old folklore. Before books were widely available, wandering 'droll tellers' used to spread Cornish insight and humour to all parts of the Duchy - exchanging their tales for food and shelter. Anthony James was one such droll teller, and this collection follows him as he makes his way around Cornwall one glorious summer. Richly illustrated with hand-drawn images and woodcuts, Cornish Folk Tales will appeal to anyone captivated by this beautiful land and its resident kindly giants, mischievious piskeys, seductive mermaids, bold knights and barnacle-encrusted sea captains. Mike O'Connor is a powerful and engaging storyteller who performs at many events across the country. An important researcher into Cornish music and folklore, he has been awarded an OBE and made a bard of the Gorsedh of Kernow.

Author : Robert Hunt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cornish Folklore written by Robert Hunt and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Joseph Jacobs
Publisher : The Planet
ISBN 13 : 1909115487
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jack the Giant Killer (Illustrated) written by Joseph Jacobs and published by The Planet. This book was released on 2013-02-13 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack the Giant Killer is the famous English fairy tale about a brave lad slaying hideous giants. Color illustrations by Hugh Thomson.

Author : Michael Everson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781904808732
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cornish Legend and Folklore written by Michael Everson and published by . This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cornish folktales about giants, mermaids, and so on are retold in this colourful graphic novel format.