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University of Exeter Press Folklore of Cornwall: The Oral Tradition of a Celtic Nation (Exeter New Approaches to Legend, Folklore and Popular Belief)

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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. "The author brings an unrivalled level of scholarship to the subject and shares this with the reader in plain, easily understood language. He provides a clear introduction to the science that helps us understand folklore. We quickly learn how to differentiate between myths, legends, memorates, and the importance of understanding 'folkways' as a window into the world of our predecessors." --Merv Davey, Old Cornwall

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Pages Count - 258. Binding type - Hardcover.

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Brand: University of Exeter Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0859894703
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Europe > Great Britain
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 February 2019
Listed Since: 11 October 2017

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