History British Folklore - Volume 1

This book describes how the theory and pursuit of folklore evolved in England and were transported throughout the British Isles, the British Empire, and the world at large. It shows the intimate bonds between the culture of the folk and the history of England.

List of contents

1. The Antiquaries 2. The Antiquary-Folklorists 3. The Literary Folklorists 4. The First Scottish Folklorists 5. The Mythological Folklorists 6. The Savage Folklorists 7. The Great Team of Folklorists 8. The Society Folklorists 9. The County Collectors 10. The Overseas Folklorists 11. The Celtic Folklorists

Summary

This book describes how the theory and pursuit of folklore evolved in England and were transported throughout the British Isles, the British Empire, and the world at large. It shows the intimate bonds between the culture of the folk and the history of England.

Product details

• Authors: Richard M. Dorson, Richard Mercer Dorson
• Assisted by: Richard M. Dorson (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.11.2016
• EAN: 9780415605908
• ISBN: 978-0-415-60590-8
• No. of pages: 528
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, Folklore, myths & legends, United Kingdom, Great Britain, British Isles, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)