Folk-lore of Shakespeare (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781463502027)

This is a comprehensive studies of the folklore aspects of Shakespeare, providing a full-spectrum exposure to the cultural background of Elizabethan society. The Reverend Dyer, who also wrote Folk-lore of Women, delves into the source of innumerable passages in Shakespeare which were mysterious even back in Victorian times. Although usually he manages to clear up the mystery, in few instances he has to admit defeat. This book is vital if you want to really understand Shakespeare's cultural context and times. He covers everything from the supernatural (fairies, witches, mermaids) to the mundane: games, weddings, dance, punishments, proverbs, animal lore. You can read it straight through, but it is also a browser's delight; you never know what bit of the bard lodged in your mind he will shed light on next.

Author: T. F. Thiselton Dyer
ISBN-10: 1463502028
ISBN-13: 9781463502027
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 05/18/2011
Pages: 270
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.57d