Newfoundland mummers' Christmas house-visit
| Author | : Margaret R. Robertson |
| Publisher | : University of Ottawa Press |
| Total Pages | : 201 |
| Release | : 1984-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781772823523 |
| ISBN-13 | : 177282352X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (52X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Newfoundland mummers' Christmas house-visit by : Margaret R. Robertson
Download or read book Newfoundland mummers' Christmas house-visit written by Margaret R. Robertson and published by University of Ottawa Press. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of the practice of mummery in Newfoundland including a discussion of mummering time, groups, costumes, and behaviour. The author argues that mummery reflects cultural values and is a ritual response to a liminal state.
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