The Folklore of Cornwall: The Oral Tradition of a Celtic Nation

by Ronald M. James, James, Ronald M.

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1804130737
• ISBN13: 9781804130735
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: University of Exeter Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"