Celtic Folklore - Welsh and Manx

Published in 1901, this two-volume work sheds light on folklore fieldwork and its difficulties, providing English translations for each text.

List of contents

Preface; Geographical list of authorities; List of bibliographical references; 1. Undine's Kymric sisters; 2. The fairies' revenge; 3. Fairy ways and words; 4. Manx folklore; 5. The Fenodyree and his friends; 6. The folklore of the wells.

Summary

A pioneer in establishing the field of Celtic studies, John Rhys (1840–1915) became the first professor of Celtic languages at Oxford in 1877. This two-volume work, published in 1901, illuminates folklore fieldwork and its difficulties. For each text, Rhys provides information about his sources, and an English translation.

Product details

• Authors: John Rhys, Sir John Rhys
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.06.2016
• EAN: 9781108079082
• ISBN: 978-1-108-07908-2
• No. of pages: 454
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Anthropology; Cambridge Library Collection -; Celtic Folklore 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore