Derbyshire Folk Tales

Author : Pete Castle
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752470313

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Derbyshire Folk Tales by Pete Castle Pdf

Passed down from generation to generation, many of Derbyshire's most popular folk tales are gathered together here for the first time. Ranging from stories specific to the region, such as 'The Derby Ram', to others which are local versions of well-known classics, like 'Beauty and the Beast', all of the tales in this collection are rooted in Derbyshire's past. Written to recreate the oral traditions that made these anecdotes popular, this book provides entertainment for all. Richly illustrated with original drawings, accounts of love, loss, heroes and villains are all brought to life through vivid descriptions that have survived for several centuries. These tales have been adapted to make them accessible, enjoyable and, at times, very relevant to contemporary readers.

Author : Mark P. Henderson
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781445625034

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Folk Tales of the Peak District by Mark P. Henderson Pdf

A collection of folk tales from the surrounding areas of the Peak District.

Author : Pete Castle
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752478777

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Nottinghamshire Folk Tales by Pete Castle Pdf

Ranging from the silly to the gory and unsettling, Nottinghamshire Folk Tales features tales of love, murder, and all kinds of roguery. From historical to fabled, the book includes an array of heroes and villains – including the legendary Robin Hood – and lovers of the supernatural will find an abundance of fairies, ghosts and monsters. This book presents the history of the people of Nottinghamshire through the stories they have told and passed on, keeping alive the rich history of events, ideas and customs. Whether the stories are of national import or local folklore, Pete Castle has made them accessible and enjoyable.

Author : Pete Castle
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750996945

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Folk Tales of Song and Dance by Pete Castle Pdf

The life of the travelling musician hasn't changed much over the millennia. For a prehistoric harper, a medieval fiddler or a modern guitar player, the experience is pretty much the same: there are times when everything goes well and others when nothing does. But it's not just performing that can go wrong – listening can also be dangerous! Can you stop dancing when you get tired or must you keep going until the music stops ... if it ever does? What happens if it carries on past midnight? What if it turns you to stone? Pete Castle has selected a variety of traditional tales from all over the UK (and a few from further afield) to enthral you, whether you are a musician, a dancer, or a reader who likes to keep dangerous things like singing and dancing at arm's length.

Author : Anton Rippon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1982-01-01
Category : Legends
ISBN : 0906791200

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Folktales and Legends of Derbyshire by Anton Rippon Pdf

Author : Pete Castle
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750968591

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Where Dragons Soar: And Other Animal Folk Tales of the British Isles by Pete Castle Pdf

Within these pages are tales of scheming creatures and ferocious animals from across the British Isles, passed down through the generations. Amongst the more famous beasts of myth and legend, such as the Loch Ness monster lurking in Scotland's black waters and the Hartlepool monkey that was mistaken for a French spy, are the less well-known stories of the peculiar, fantastical and extraordinary. Discover the fox Scrapefoot and his run-in with bears, the fisherman's wife who was really a seal, and the two warring dragons hidden under Caernarfon – all brought to life by noted storyteller Pete Castle. Illustrated with unique drawings, these enchanting tales will appeal to young and old, and can be enjoyed by readers time and again.

Author : Ruth Tongue
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781000155983

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Forgotten Folk-tales of the English Counties (RLE Folklore) by Ruth Tongue Pdf

In this book, first published in 1970, Ruth L. Tongue has collected a number of county folk tales recorded by her from childhood onwards, from old people, village children and farm round-the-fire sessions. Many of the beliefs embodied in the gipsy and witchcraft tales are still in practice today among the travelling people and locally ‘gifted’ healers. The tales reveal a good deal of fairy lore, some tree lore, including ghostly trees like Crooker, and the ‘uncanny’ Black Dog makes his appearance in more than one tale. The collection includes several of the long fireside tales which would be told on succeeding evenings on winter nights round the kitchen fire, and rhozzums from various localities.

Author : John Nigel Merrill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Folklore
ISBN : OCLC:503670636

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Derbyshire Folklore by John Nigel Merrill Pdf

Author : John N. Merrill
Publisher : Hyperion Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Derbyshire (England)
ISBN : 0907496318

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Derbyshire Folklore by John N. Merrill Pdf

Author : Anne E. Duggan Ph.D.,Donald Haase Ph.D.,Helen J. Callow
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 2815 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216085362

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Folktales and Fairy Tales [4 volumes] by Anne E. Duggan Ph.D.,Donald Haase Ph.D.,Helen J. Callow Pdf

Encyclopedic in its coverage, this one-of-a-kind reference is ideal for students, scholars, and others who need reliable, up-to-date information on folk and fairy tales, past and present. Folktales and fairy tales have long played an important role in cultures around the world. They pass customs and lore from generation to generation, provide insights into the peoples who created them, and offer inspiration to creative artists working in media that now include television, film, manga, photography, and computer games. This second, expanded edition of an award-winning reference will help students and teachers as well as storytellers, writers, and creative artists delve into this enchanting world and keep pace with its past and its many new facets. Alphabetically organized and global in scope, the work is the only multivolume reference in English to offer encyclopedic coverage of this subject matter. The four-volume collection covers national, cultural, regional, and linguistic traditions from around the world as well as motifs, themes, characters, and tale types. Writers and illustrators are included as are filmmakers and composers—and, of course, the tales themselves. The expert entries within volumes 1 through 3 are based on the latest research and developments while the contents of volume 4 comprises tales and texts. While most books either present readers with tales from certain countries or cultures or with thematic entries, this encyclopedia stands alone in that it does both, making it a truly unique, one-stop resource.

Author : Christine Willison
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-28
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780750988582

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An Introduction to Storytelling by Christine Willison Pdf

Where do stories come from, and how do we come to know them? Daughters listen with wonder to their grandmothers' tales. Journalists have their trusted sources. Writers of storybooks draw unconsciously from the works of their predecessors. It is as if every story has within it an infallible truth, contained in the echo of its original telling. The storyteller recounts the tale. The listener hears, learns and remembers. In due course they will retell the same tale, adding in something of their own. And so listeners in time turn into storytellers. This inspiring book brings together the stories from across the world of listeners who themselves became storytellers. They reveal who influenced them the most, what drew them further in, what they learnt, and what they now wish to share with new generations. Tips, tools and tales: read this book, and take your turn.

Author : Herbert Halpert,J.D.A. Widdowson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1175 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317551485

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Folktales of Newfoundland (RLE Folklore) by Herbert Halpert,J.D.A. Widdowson Pdf

This collection of Newfoundland folk narratives, first published in 1996, grew out of extensive fieldwork in folk culture in the province. The intention was to collect as broad a spectrum of traditional material as possible, and Folktales of Newfoundland is notable not only for the number and quality of its narratives, but also for the format in which they are presented. A special transcription system conveys to the reader the accents and rhythms of each performance, and the endnote to each tale features an analysis of the narrator’s language. In addition, Newfoundland has preserved many aspects of English and Irish folk tradition, some of which are no longer active in the countries of their origin. Working from the premise that traditions virtually unknown in England might still survive in active form in Newfoundland, the researchers set out to discover if this was in fact the case.

Author : Herbert Halpert,J.D.A. Widdowson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1175 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317551492

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Folktales of Newfoundland (RLE Folklore) by Herbert Halpert,J.D.A. Widdowson Pdf

This collection of Newfoundland folk narratives, first published in 1996, grew out of extensive fieldwork in folk culture in the province. The intention was to collect as broad a spectrum of traditional material as possible, and Folktales of Newfoundland is notable not only for the number and quality of its narratives, but also for the format in which they are presented. A special transcription system conveys to the reader the accents and rhythms of each performance, and the endnote to each tale features an analysis of the narrator’s language. In addition, Newfoundland has preserved many aspects of English and Irish folk tradition, some of which are no longer active in the countries of their origin. Working from the premise that traditions virtually unknown in England might still survive in active form in Newfoundland, the researchers set out to discover if this was in fact the case.

Author : Rosalind Kerven
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781849946209

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English Fairy Tales and Legends by Rosalind Kerven Pdf

12 classic English fairy tales and their history, from tales of dragons to Robin Hood. Folk tales and legends are an intrinsic part of English national culture. In his book, Rosalind Kerven has revived the best English fairy tales for a new generation. These are stories of giants, dragons, fairies and Arthurian Romance. Together, they form a perfect introduction to the different types of traditional stories and their place in English oral and written heritage. Each tale is linked with a specific place or county in England: 'The Dragon Castle' from Northumberland, 'The Girl Snatched By Fairies' from County Durham, 'The Princess and the Fool' from Kent and 'The Dark Moon' from Lincolnshire. The book also includes notes on each story: the history and where it came from, its development and short summaries of many related or similar stories.

Author : Mark P. Henderson
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-15
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781445625249

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Murders in the Winnats Pass by Mark P. Henderson Pdf

The intriguing tale of the murder of a young couple at one of the most picturesque locations in the Peak District during the mid 1800s and how such a story evolves into folklore as it is retold.