9781333784539 - Choice Notes From "Notes and Queries": Folk Lore (Classic Reprint) de Author, Unknown (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. Drawing from a wealth of popular traditions, this book presents an insightful and wide-ranging study of folklore and the beliefs and customs that have shaped the lives of people from various backgrounds. The author delves into diverse areas, including superstitions, beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife, rites of passage, and the significance of natural phenomena in different cultures. Within the historical and literary context of folklore, the book explores the origins and evolution of these traditions, examining their commonalities and differences across regions and time periods. It sheds light on the thematic depth embedded in folk beliefs and practices, revealing how they reflect the hopes, fears, and aspirations of those who hold them. Ultimately, this book provides a unique and comprehensive understanding of folklore, offering a valuable resource for those interested in the study of popular culture, anthropology, and the enduring power of human traditions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.