Shakespeare's Puck and His Folklore

By William Bell

Book Overview

""Shakespeare's Puck And His Folklore"" is a non-fiction book written by William Bell that explores the character of Puck in William Shakespeare's play ""A Midsummer Night's Dream"". The book delves into the origins of Puck, a mischievous fairy, in English folklore and how Shakespeare adapted this character for his play. Bell explores the various interpretations of Puck throughout history and how the character has been portrayed in literature and art. The book also examines the themes and motifs in ""A Midsummer Night's Dream"" and how Puck contributes to the play's overall meaning. ""Shakespeare's Puck And His Folklore"" is a fascinating exploration of one of Shakespeare's most beloved characters and the rich history of English folklore.Illustrated From The Superstitions Of All Nations, But More Especially From The Earliest Religions And Rites Of Northern Europe And The Wends. Volumes 1 and 2.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425482740
• ISBN13: 9781425482749
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 684 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"