A Dictionary of English Folklore

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Folklore & Mythology, Reference & Language, Reference
Cover of the book A Dictionary of English Folklore by Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud, OUP Oxford
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud ISBN: 9780191578526
Publisher: OUP Oxford Publication: October 9, 2003
Imprint: OUP Oxford Language: English
Author: Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud
ISBN: 9780191578526
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Publication: October 9, 2003
Imprint: OUP Oxford
Language: English

This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. An engrossing guide to English folklore and traditions, with over 1,250 entries. Folklore is connected to virtually every aspect of life, part of the country, age group, and occupation. From the bizarre to the seemingly mundane, it is as much a feature of the modern technological age as of the ancient world. BL Oral and Performance genres-Cheese rolling, Morris dancing, Well-dressing… BL Superstitions-Charms, Rainbows, Wishbones… BL Characters-Cinderella, Father Christmas, Robin Hood, Dick Whittington… BL Supernatural Beliefs-Devil's hoofprints, Fairy rings, Frog showers… BL Calendar Customs-April Fool's Day, Helston Furry Day, Valentine's Day…

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. An engrossing guide to English folklore and traditions, with over 1,250 entries. Folklore is connected to virtually every aspect of life, part of the country, age group, and occupation. From the bizarre to the seemingly mundane, it is as much a feature of the modern technological age as of the ancient world. BL Oral and Performance genres-Cheese rolling, Morris dancing, Well-dressing… BL Superstitions-Charms, Rainbows, Wishbones… BL Characters-Cinderella, Father Christmas, Robin Hood, Dick Whittington… BL Supernatural Beliefs-Devil's hoofprints, Fairy rings, Frog showers… BL Calendar Customs-April Fool's Day, Helston Furry Day, Valentine's Day…

More books from OUP Oxford

Cover of the book The Oxford History of the French Revolution by Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud
Cover of the book An Outline of the History of Economic Thought by Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud
Cover of the book Oxford Handbook of Respiratory Medicine by Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud
Cover of the book The Oxford Handbook of the History of Nationalism by Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud
Cover of the book Inspiration by Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud
Cover of the book Englishness and Empire 1939-1965 by Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud
Cover of the book Neuroscience in Education by Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud
Cover of the book Choosing Children by Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud
Cover of the book The Consolation of Philosophy by Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud
Cover of the book Challenging Concepts in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud
Cover of the book Fall of the Sultanate by Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud
Cover of the book Knowing and Seeing by Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud
Cover of the book The Dynamic Genome by Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud
Cover of the book Oxford Studies in Metaethics Volume 14 by Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud
Cover of the book Vertical Agreements in EU Competition Law by Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy