The Grateful Dead: The History Of A Folk Story (1908)

By Gordon Hall Gerould and Gerould Gordon Hall

Book Overview

""The Grateful Dead: The History Of A Folk Story"" is a book written by Gordon Hall Gerould and published in 1908. The book provides a comprehensive account of the origins, development, and variations of the folk story of the Grateful Dead. The Grateful Dead is a popular motif in folklore, mythology, and literature, which involves a dead person who helps a living protagonist in some way. Gerould explores the different versions of the Grateful Dead story from various cultures and time periods, including ancient Greece, medieval Europe, and contemporary America. He also examines the symbolism and meaning behind the story, as well as its role in shaping cultural beliefs and values. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of folklore, mythology, and literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and evolution of storytelling.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: 1120760887
• ISBN13: 9781120760883
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"