Fairy Lore |
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| Author:
| Ashliman, D. L.
Ashliman, Ashliman |
| Series title: | Greenwood Folklore Handbooks Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-282-40790-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2005 |
| Publisher: | Greenwood
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $64.00 |
Book Description:
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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...
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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.