Fairy Lore
| Author | : D. L. Ashliman |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2005-12-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780313042003 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0313042004 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (004 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Fairy Lore by : D. L. Ashliman
Download or read book Fairy Lore written by D. L. Ashliman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2005-12-30 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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