The Folklore of Cornwall: The Oral Tradition of a Celtic Nation

by Ronald M. James, James, Ronald M.

Book Overview

Piskies, mermaids, giants, and a revenant bridegroom: the stuff of legend. In the hands of skilled storytellers - the famed droll tellers of Cornwall - the result was magical. Considered in the context of narratives throughout Northern Europe, enchantment can be understood as well as enjoyed in this new way to look at Cornwall. 10b&w illus.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1804130737
• ISBN13: 9781804130735
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: University of Exeter Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"