Title
Folklore of Shakespeare - Paperback
by T. F. Thiselton Dyer (Author)
The book ""Folklore of Shakespeare"" by T.F. Thiselton Dyer is a comprehensive exploration of the folklore and superstitions that influenced the works of William Shakespeare. The author delves into the cultural traditions and beliefs of Elizabethan England, examining how they shaped the characters, themes, and plots of Shakespeare's plays. The book covers a wide range of topics, including fairies, witches, ghosts, omens, and herbal remedies. Each chapter provides a detailed analysis of the folklore associated with these subjects, drawing on historical sources and literary references to provide a rich and nuanced understanding of their significance in Shakespeare's works. Throughout the book, Dyer also explores the ways in which Shakespeare's contemporaries would have interpreted these elements of folklore, shedding light on the cultural context in which his plays were originally performed. Overall, ""Folklore of Shakespeare"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the cultural and historical context of Shakespeare's works, as well as those interested in folklore and superstition more broadly.1883. Shakespeare possessed a rich treasury of knowledge of a most varied kind, much of which he may be said to have picked up almost intuitively, he embellished his writings with a choice store of illustrations descriptive of the period in which he lived. Contents: Fairies; Witches; Ghosts; Demonology and Devil Lore; Natural Phenomena; Birds; Animals; Plants; Insects and Reptiles; Folk Medicine; Customs connected with the Calendar; Birth and Baptism; Marriage; Death and Burial; Rings and Precious Stones; Sports and Pastimes; Dances; Punishments; Proverbs; Human Body; Fishes; Sundry Superstitions; Miscellaneous Customs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
by T. F. Thiselton Dyer (Author)
The book ""Folklore of Shakespeare"" by T.F. Thiselton Dyer is a comprehensive exploration of the folklore and superstitions that influenced the works of William Shakespeare. The author delves into the cultural traditions and beliefs of Elizabethan England, examining how they shaped the characters, themes, and plots of Shakespeare's plays. The book covers a wide range of topics, including fairies, witches, ghosts, omens, and herbal remedies. Each chapter provides a detailed analysis of the folklore associated with these subjects, drawing on historical sources and literary references to provide a rich and nuanced understanding of their significance in Shakespeare's works. Throughout the book, Dyer also explores the ways in which Shakespeare's contemporaries would have interpreted these elements of folklore, shedding light on the cultural context in which his plays were originally performed. Overall, ""Folklore of Shakespeare"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the cultural and historical context of Shakespeare's works, as well as those interested in folklore and superstition more broadly.1883. Shakespeare possessed a rich treasury of knowledge of a most varied kind, much of which he may be said to have picked up almost intuitively, he embellished his writings with a choice store of illustrations descriptive of the period in which he lived. Contents: Fairies; Witches; Ghosts; Demonology and Devil Lore; Natural Phenomena; Birds; Animals; Plants; Insects and Reptiles; Folk Medicine; Customs connected with the Calendar; Birth and Baptism; Marriage; Death and Burial; Rings and Precious Stones; Sports and Pastimes; Dances; Punishments; Proverbs; Human Body; Fishes; Sundry Superstitions; Miscellaneous Customs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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