The History of Morris Dancing, 1458-1750 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780718897925)

Morris dancing, one of the more peculiar of the English folk customs, has been greatly misunderstood. In The History of Morris Dancing, 1458-1750 John Forrest analyses a wealth of evidence to show that Morris dancing does not, as is often assumed, have pagan or ancient origins. He examines early documentation to draw Morris traditions into the wide area of communal custom and public celebrations, showing the passage of dance ideas between groups previously considered folklorically distinct.
Careful, detailed and encyclopaedic, The History of Morris Dancing, 1458-1750, is an essential reference work for specialists in English drama and social historians of the period, as well as offering fascinating insight for those who enjoy Morris dancing.

Author: John Forrest
ISBN-10: 0718897927
ISBN-13: 9780718897925
Publisher: Lutterworth Press
Language: English
Published: 05/29/2025
Pages: 461
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.93d