Belgian Folklore

By Charles Leirens

Book Overview

""Belgian Folklore"" is a comprehensive exploration of the rich and diverse folklore traditions of Belgium, written by Charles Leirens. The book covers a wide range of topics, including traditional tales and legends, customs and rituals, folk music and dance, and regional variations in folklore throughout Belgium. Leirens draws on a wealth of primary sources, including oral histories, archival documents, and fieldwork, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of Belgian folklore. The book is organized thematically, with chapters devoted to topics such as seasonal festivals, superstitions, and the role of folklore in everyday life. Throughout the book, Leirens emphasizes the importance of folklore as a living tradition that continues to evolve and adapt to changing times, while also celebrating the unique cultural heritage of Belgium. With its lively and accessible style, ""Belgian Folklore"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258018071
• ISBN13: 9781258018078
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"