Fairy Lore: A Handbook
by:
D.L. Ashliman (author)
Fairy lore concerns beliefs about elves, dwarfs, gnomes, trolls, mermaids, brownies, pixies, leprechauns, and many other beings found in world folklore. Written for students and general readers, this book is an introduction to fairy lore from around the world. The handbook defines and classifies...
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Fairy lore concerns beliefs about elves, dwarfs, gnomes, trolls, mermaids, brownies, pixies, leprechauns, and many other beings found in world folklore. Written for students and general readers, this book is an introduction to fairy lore from around the world. The handbook defines and classifies types of fairies, provides numerous examples and texts, overviews scholarship, and discusses the role of fairies in art, film, and popular culture. It closes with a glossary and a bibliography of print and electronic resources.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780313333491 (0313333491)
Publish date: December 30th 2005
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Pages no: 229
Edition language: English
Good handbook and guide. Includes not only a look at various beliefs and influence on modern art and literature but also a collection of various tales.
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