The Handbook of Folklore (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies
| Author: | George Laurence Gomme | ISBN: | 9781411437340 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble | Publication: | February 15, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble | Language: | English |
| Author: | George Laurence Gomme |
| ISBN: | 9781411437340 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
| Publication: | February 15, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
