The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Fairies |
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Author:
| Franklin, Anna |
ISBN: | 978-1-84333-624-2 |
Publication Date: | May 2003 |
Publisher: | Pavilion Books
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Imprint: | Collins & Brown |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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Filled with hundreds of exquisite illustrations, this comprehensive directory provides a global, multiethnic, multicultural overview of fairy lore. Nearly 3,000 entries, arranged alphabetically, offer glimpses into other worlds and times. There are items from Celtic and Scandinavian traditions, Greek and Norse mythology, Native American culture, the Far East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and more. Cross-referencing makes it easy to explore the themes that span the globe.
A Selection...
More DescriptionFilled with hundreds of exquisite illustrations, this comprehensive directory provides a global, multiethnic, multicultural overview of fairy lore. Nearly 3,000 entries, arranged alphabetically, offer glimpses into other worlds and times. There are items from Celtic and Scandinavian traditions, Greek and Norse mythology, Native American culture, the Far East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and more. Cross-referencing makes it easy to explore the themes that span the globe. A Selection of the One Spirit Book Club.