By considering the folklore of Cornwall in a Northern European
context, this book casts light on a treasury of often-ignored
traditions. Folklore studies internationally have long considered
Celtic material, but scholars have tended to overlook Cornwall's
collections. The Folklore of Cornwall fills this gap, placing
neglected stories on a par with those from other regions where
Celtic languages have deep roots. The Folklore of Cornwall
demonstrates that Cornwall has a distinct body of oral tradition,
even when examining legends and folktales that also appear
elsewhere. The way in which Cornish droll tellers achieved this
unique pattern is remarkable; with the publication of this book, it
becomes possible for folklorists to look to the peninsula beyond
the River Tamar for insight. A very readable text with popular
appeal, this book serves as an introduction to folklore studies for
the novice while also offering an alternative means to consider
Cornish studies for advanced scholars. The comparative analysis
combined with an innovative method of The Folklore of Cornwall is
not to be found in other treatments of the subject.
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