Anthology of English Folk Tales

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

Av Folk Tales Authors, Folk Tales Authors

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This enchanting collection of stories gathers together folk tales from across England in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press’ popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers performing in the country today.From hidden chapels and murderous vicars to travelling fiddlers and magical shape-shifters, this book celebrates the distinct character of England’s different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a good yarn.

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Utgivningsdatum2019-03-13
Mått129 x 198 x 13 mm
Vikt186 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor192
Upplaga2
FörlagThe History Press Ltd
ISBN9780750990042

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THE AUTHORS are all professional storytellers active in their respective areas, and all have previously published a volume of Folk Tales for The History Press. Some notable contributors include Taffy Thomas, who was the first storytelling laureate, and Hugh Lupton, who has long been an important name in this field.Each author is well versed in performance and experienced in book signings and launch events. They each live in the area they write about.

TitleCopyrightContents MapCornwall: Tom The TinnerDorset: William and the BullGloucestershire: The Secret of the Gaunts’ ChapelWiltshire: The MoonrakersHampshire: The Wherwell CockatriceBerkshire: The Cheviot Shepherd’s CharmOxfordshire: The White HareSussex: The Lyminster KnuckerSurrey: Mathew Trigg and the PhariseesLondon: Wonderful WifeHerefordshire: The Little Tailor of YarpoleWorcestershire: The Murderous Vicar of Broughton HackettShropshire: Humphrey KynastonStaffordshire: The Giants of StaffordshireBedfordshire: The Silent SentinelsEssex: The King of Colchester’s DaughterNorfolk: The Potter Heigham DrummerSuffolk: The Green ChildrenNorthamptonshire: The Far-Travelled FiddlerLeicestershire & Rutland: The Monk of LeicesterNottinghamshire: The Gypsy BoyCheshire: Ingimund’s SagaCumbria: Hunchback and the SwanLancashire: The Devil in the FireplaceSouth Yorkshire: Cat and ManSouth Yorkshire: The Woodsman and the HatchetEast Yorkshire: The Three RosesNorth Yorkshire: The Giant of Pen HillWest Yorkshire: All’s Well That Ends Well