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Author : Kevin Crossley-Holland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1101176206
Author : Kevin Crossley-Holland
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0394755537
An authoritative collection of 67 tales arranged by theme with extensive introductions to each section.
Author : Daisy Johnson,Kirsty Logan,Emma Glass,Eimear McBride,Natasha Carthew,Mahsuda Snaith,Naomi Booth,Liv Little,Imogen Hermes Gowar,Irenosen Okojie
Publisher : Virago
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780349013589
'Engaging, modern fables with a feminist tang' Sunday Times DARK, POTENT AND UNCANNY, HAG BURSTS WITH THE UNTOLD STORIES OF OUR ISLES, CAPTURED IN VOICES AS VARIED AS THEY ARE VIVID. Here are sisters fighting for the love of the same woman, a pregnant archaeologist unearthing impossible bones and lost children following you home. A panther runs through the forests of England and pixies prey upon violent men. From the islands of Scotland to the coast of Cornwall, the mountains of Galway to the depths of the Fens, these forgotten folktales howl, cackle and sing their way into the 21st century, wildly reimagined by some of the most exciting women writing in Britain and Ireland today. 'A thoroughly original package that has a hint of Angela Carter' The Times 'Sharp writing and cleverly done' Spectator
Author : Michael Foss
Publisher : MacMillan
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Tales
ISBN : UVA:X000056989
Author : Kevin Cross Holland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1990-05-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0517050692
Author : Lisa Schneidau
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750987325
The islands of Britain and Ireland hold a rich heritage of plant folklore and wisdom, from the magical yew tree to the bad-tempered dandelion. Here are traditional tales about the trees and plants that shape our landscapes and our lives through the seasons. They explore the complex relationship between people and plants, in lowlands and uplands, fields, bogs, moors, woodlands and towns. Suitable for all ages, this is an essential collection of stories for anyone interested in botany, the environment and our living heritage.
Author : Kevin Crossley-Holland
Publisher : Orchard Books (NY)
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Folklore
ISBN : UOM:39015013296713
Comprehensive retelling of the great body of British folk tales, by the poet, storyteller and winner of the 1985 Carnegie Medal.
Author : Crossley-Holl
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1991-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 057116661X
Author : Taffy Thomas
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750957717
In this enchanting new book, one of the country’s most celebrated storytellers has gathered together traditional tales that have their roots in the cold and long, dark nights of midwinter. Herein you will find magical accounts of the Legend of Tinsel, the Christmas Cat and the New Year’s Bell, with a number of wintery riddles to unpick while enjoying the festive season and welcoming in the New Year. With so many folk tales intrinsically linked to ancient seasonal customs, there are a few included here relating to traditions such as the Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels (Devon), the Viking ‘Up Helly Aa’ (Shetland) and Tom Bawcock’s Eve (Cornwall).This is a book to curl up with in front of an open fire on long winter nights and to share and retell over a steaming mug of mulled wine.
Author : Carolyne Larrington
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780857729347
Beyond its housing estates and identikit high streets there is another Britain. This is the Britain of mist-drenched forests and unpredictable sea-frets: of wraith-like fog banks, druidic mistletoe and peculiar creatures that lurk, half-unseen, in the undergrowth, tantalising and teasing just at the periphery of human vision. How have the remarkably persistent folkloric traditions of the British Isles formed and been formed by the psyches of those who inhabit them? In this sparkling new history, Carolyne Larrington explores the diverse ways in which a myriad of fantastical beings has moulded the nation's cultural history. Fairies, elves and goblins here tread purposefully, sometimes malignly, over an eerie landscape that also conceals brownies, selkies, trows, knockers, boggarts, land-wights, Jack o'Lanterns, Barguests, the sinister Nuckleavee and Black Shuck: terrifying hell-hound of the Norfolk coast with eyes of burning coal. Ranging from Shetland to Jersey and from Ireland to East Anglia, while evoking the Wild Hunt, the ghostly bells of Lyonesse and the dread fenlands haunted by Grendel, this is a book that will captivate all those who long for the wild places: the mountains and chasms where giants lie in wait
Author : Sharon Jacksties
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750994460
Stories and animals have long travelled the same routes. Through our heritage of charming, quirky and profound tales, you will find yourself re-acquainted with Britain's wondrous fauna. Find out how hedgehog ended up with spines and what makes him scuttle so fast, discover how pigs saved a prince from leprosy and why the wealthy lord was so intent on capturing the black fox. Sharon Jacksties' wonderful book combines traditional stories, little-known zoological facts and true anecdotes to create a treasure trove of stories for animal lovers of every kind.
Author : Lisa Schneidau
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750995771
Once upon a time, most of Britain and Ireland was covered in woodland. Many of the trees have been cleared, but our connection with the wildwood remains. It is a place of danger, adventure and transformation, where anything could happen. Here is a collection of traditional folk tales of oak, ash and thorn; of hunting forests and rebellion, timber and triumph in battle, wild ghosts and woodwoses. Lisa Schneidau retells some of the old stories and relates them to the trees and forests in the landscape of our islands today.
Author : Sophia Kingshill,The Estate of Jennifer Westwood
Publisher : Random House
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781409038450
Pirates and smugglers, ghost ships and sea-serpents, fishermen’s prayers and sailors’ rituals – the coastline of the British Isles plays host to an astonishingly rich variety of local legends, customs, and superstitions. In The Fabled Coast, renowned folklorists Sophia Kingshill and Jennifer Westwood gather together the most enthralling tales and traditions, tracing their origins and examining the facts behind the legends. Was there ever such a beast as the monstrous Kraken? Did a Welsh prince discover America, centuries before Columbus? What happened to the missing crew of the Mary Celeste? Along the way, they recount the stories that are an integral part of our coastal heritage, such as the tale of Drake’s Drum, said to be heard when England was in peril, and the mythical island of Hy Brazil, which for centuries appeared on sea charts and maps to the west of Ireland. The result is an endlessly fascinating, often surprising journey through our island history.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:498247378
Author : Allison Galbraith,Alette J. Willis
Publisher : FOLK TALES
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 0750978872
The oral storytelling traditions of the British Isles have connected people to the land and to their plant and animal neighbours for centuries. This collection brings together story wisdom from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland that speaks to the heart of humanity's relationship with nature. Whether it's traditional stories about native birds and animals or tales of living in harmony with the landscapes we call home, there's something here for everyone who believes that a more beautiful world is within our reach. Richly illustrated with thirty original drawings, these enchanting tales will appeal to everyone interested in nature and in environmental conservation and will be enjoyed by readers, storytellers and listeners time and again.