Folklore Of Oxfordshire
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Folklore Of Oxfordshire
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Author : Christine Bloxham
language : en
Publisher: History Press (SC)
Release Date : 2005
Folklore Of Oxfordshire written by Christine Bloxham and has been published by History Press (SC) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Folklore categories.
An illustrated study of folklore, such as the lore relating to the Rollright Stones and Wayland's Smithy. This book contains tales of poaching and highwaymen, and is for those who wish to revel in the delights of times past.
Oxfordshire Folk Tales
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Author : Kevan Manwaring
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2011-11-30
Oxfordshire Folk Tales written by Kevan Manwaring and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-30 with Fiction categories.
Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross and listen to the tales of this ancient county. Hear how a King and his knights were turned to stone at the mysterious Rollright Stones; how Dragon Hill got its name; take the Devil's Highway to the End of the World - if you dare; or spend a night on the weird Ot Moor; listen in on the Boar's Head Carol; walk the oldest trackway in Europe in the footsteps of a Neolithic pilgrim; pause to try the Blowing Stone; leave a coin for the enigmatic blacksmith to shoe your horse at Wayland's Smithy; eavesdrop upon the Inklings in the Eagle and Child; and meet that early fabulist, Geoffrey of Monmouth in the city of dreaming spires. This collection will take you on an oral tour across the county - on the way you'll meet gypsies, highwaymen, cavaliers, a prime minister and a devilish mason.
May Day To Mummers
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Author : Christine G. Bloxham
language : en
Publisher: Wychwood Press
Release Date : 2002
May Day To Mummers written by Christine G. Bloxham and has been published by Wychwood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with History categories.
A Dictionary Of English Folklore
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Author : Jacqueline Simpson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2000
A Dictionary Of English Folklore written by Jacqueline Simpson and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with England categories.
Are there any legends about cats? Is Cinderella an English story? What is (or was) a Mumming Play? The subject of folklore covers an extremely wide field, with connections to virtually every aspect of life. It ranges from the bizarre to the seemingly mundane. Similarly, folklore is as much afeature of the modern technological age as the ancient world, of every part of the country, both urban and rural, and of every age group and occupation. Containing 2,000 entries, from dragons to Mother Goose, May Day to Michaelmas, this new reference work is an absorbing and entertaining guide to English folklore. Aimed at a broad general readership, the dictionary provides an authoritative reference source on such legendary characters as the Babesin the Wood, Jack the Giant Killer, and Robin Hood, and gives entertaining and informative explanations of a wide range of subjects in folklore, from nosebleeds and wishbones to cats and hot cross buns.
Strange Oxford
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Author : Chris Morgan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Strange Oxford written by Chris Morgan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Legends categories.
A Dictionary Of English Folklore
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Author : Jacqueline Simpson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
A Dictionary Of English Folklore written by Jacqueline Simpson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Folklore categories.
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The Oxford Handbook Of American Folklore And Folklife Studies
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Author : Simon J. Bronner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
The Oxford Handbook Of American Folklore And Folklife Studies written by Simon J. Bronner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Folklore categories.
This handbook is currently in development, with individual articles publishing online in advance of print publication. At this time, we cannot add information about unpublished articles in this handbook, however the table of contents will continue to grow as additional articles pass through the review process and are added to the site. Please note that the online publication date for this handbook is the date that the first article in the title was published online.
The Oxford Companion To Australian Folklore
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Author : Gwenda Davey
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1993
The Oxford Companion To Australian Folklore written by Gwenda Davey and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Reference categories.
One of the best ways to ascertain a nation's character is to examine its informal or unofficial culture - its folklore. Australians' sense of nationality is defined not merely in relation to the places they inhabit and the careers they pursue, but also via the slang and languages they speak, the jokes and yarns they exchange, the objects they make, the way they behave towards one another, and the games they play. As Australia approaches the centenary of Federation, it is timely that questions should be asked about the nature of the Australian identity in a changing, urbanized, multicultural society. The Oxford Companion to Australian Folklore addresses these questions and illustrates the range and importance of Australia's folkloric heritage. Some of Australia's best-known writers, folklorists and academics have contributed articles to the Companion. Entries range from the descriptive (Gumleaf playing) to the analytical (Popular culture and folklore); from country halls to graffiti to archival preservation of audio tapes; from the bunyip to rebetika (Greek blues); from chain letters to patchwork quilts and Wagga rugs. Also included are biographies of notables in the folklore field, and short entries on myths and heroes such as Ned Kelly, Henry Lawson, 'The Wild Colonial Boy' and 'The Dog on the Tucker Box'. Many entries contain references for those wishing to read further on a particular topic, and an appendix supplies bibliographic guidance for researchers. Until recently, Australia was one of the few countries in the world that tended to disregard the collection, preservation, study and recognition of its folk heritage and its contemporary folklore. As well as being an invaluablereference for students, families and cultural historians, The Oxford Companion to Australian Folklore is a milestone in the scholarship of Australian folklore.
The Oxford Handbook Of American Folklore And Folklife Studies
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Author : Simon J. Bronner
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2019-08-06
The Oxford Handbook Of American Folklore And Folklife Studies written by Simon J. Bronner and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-06 with Literary Criticism categories.
The Oxford Handbook of American Folklore and Folklife Studies surveys the materials, approaches, concepts, and applications of the field to provide a sweeping guide to American folklore and folklife, culture, history, and society. Forty-three comprehensive and diverse chapters delve into significant themes and methods of folklore and folklife study; established expressions and activities; spheres and locations of folkloric action; and shared cultures and common identities. Beyond the longstanding arenas of academic focus developed throughout the 350-year legacy of folklore and folklife study, contributors at the forefront of the field also explore exciting new areas of attention that have emerged in the twenty-first century such as the Internet, bodylore, folklore of organizations and networks, sexual orientation, neurodiverse identities, and disability groups. Encompassing a wide range of cultural traditions in the United States, from bits of slang in private conversations to massive public demonstrations, ancient beliefs to contemporary viral memes, and a simple handshake greeting to group festivals, these chapters consider the meanings in oral, social, and material genres of dance, ritual, drama, play, speech, song, and story while drawing attention to tradition-centered communities such as the Amish and Hasidim, occupational groups and their workaday worlds, and children and other age groups. Weaving together such varied and manifest traditions, this handbook pays significant attention to the cultural diversity and changing national boundaries that have always been distinctive in the American experience, reflecting on the relative youth of the nation; global connections of customs brought by immigrants; mobility of residents and their relation to an indigenous, urbanized, and racialized population; and a varied landscape and settlement pattern. Edited by leading folklore scholar Simon J. Bronner, this handbook celebrates the extraordinary richness of the American social and cultural fabric, offering a valuable resource not only for scholars and students of American studies, but also for the global study of tradition, folk arts, and cultural practice.
Some Oxfordshire Seasonal Festivals With Notes On Morris Dancing In Oxfordshire Folklore History Series
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Author : Percy Manning
language : en
Publisher: Pierides Press
Release Date : 2010-08
Some Oxfordshire Seasonal Festivals With Notes On Morris Dancing In Oxfordshire Folklore History Series written by Percy Manning and has been published by Pierides Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08 with Social Science categories.
Part of a series on the county folklore and festivals of the United Kingdom, this remarkable and well researched book on the festival customs and feast day practices, is all drawn from the voices of the people who took part in them. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.