Fairy Lore: A Handbook (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313333491)

Fairy lore concerns beliefs about elves, dwarfs, gnomes, trolls, mermaids, brownies, pixies, leprechauns, and many other beings found in world folklore. Written for students and general readers, this book is an introduction to fairy lore from around the world. The handbook defines and classifies types of fairies, provides numerous examples and texts, overviews scholarship, and discusses the role of fairies in art, film, and popular culture. It closes with a glossary and a bibliography of print and electronic resources.

Author: D. L. Ashliman
ISBN-10: 0313333491
ISBN-13: 9780313333491
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2005
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.22w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 07/01/2006 pg. 1971
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2006 pg. 90
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2007 pg. 494