Shakespeare's Puck and His Folklore (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161602647)

Shakespeare's Puck And His Folklore by William Bell is a book that explores the character of Puck, also known as Robin Goodfellow, in Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream. The book delves into the history and folklore surrounding Puck, tracing his origins from ancient mythology to his appearances in English folklore. Bell examines the various interpretations of Puck throughout history and how Shakespeare's portrayal of the character fits into this tradition. The book also explores the themes of magic and mischief in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and how they relate to Puck's character. Overall, Shakespeare's Puck And His Folklore is a comprehensive study of one of Shakespeare's most beloved characters, offering insights into both the play and the folklore that inspired it.Illustrated From The Superstitions Of All Nations, But More Especially From The Earliest Religions And Rites Of Northern Europe And The Wends. Volumes 1 and 2.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.

Author: William Bell
ISBN-10: 116160264X
ISBN-13: 9781161602647
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 686
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.07lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.44d