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Kent Folk Tales

Author : Tony Cooper
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 075247037X
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Download or read book Kent Folk Tales written by Tony Cooper and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These traditional stories and local legends have been handed down by storytellers for centuries. As folk tales reveal a lot about the people who invented them, this book provides a link to the ethics and way of life of generations of Kentish people. Herein you will find the intriguing tales of Brave Mary of Mill Hill, King Herla, the Pickpockets of Sturry, the Wantsum Wyrm and the Battle of Sandwich, to name but a few. These captivating stories, brought to life with a collection of unique illustrations, will be enjoyed by reader time and again. Tony Cooper has been a full-time storyteller for the past twenty-five years. He attends regular storytelling events, with a particular favourite being the Winter Tales Festival, 'a dark evening of storytelling and object theatre for adults' held in his hometown of Sandwich.

Kent Folk Tales

Author : Tony Cooper
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 075247037X
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Download or read book Kent Folk Tales written by Tony Cooper and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These traditional stories and local legends have been handed down by storytellers for centuries. As folk tales reveal a lot about the people who invented them, this book provides a link to the ethics and way of life of generations of Kentish people. Herein you will find the intriguing tales of Brave Mary of Mill Hill, King Herla, the Pickpockets of Sturry, the Wantsum Wyrm and the Battle of Sandwich, to name but a few. These captivating stories, brought to life with a collection of unique illustrations, will be enjoyed by readers time and again. Tony Cooper has been a full-time storyteller for the past twenty-five years. He attends regular storytelling events, with a particular favourite being the Winter Tales Festival, 'a dark evening of storytelling and object theatre for adults' held in his hometown of Sandwich.

Folktales and Legends of Kent

Author : G. M. Dixon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780785562405
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book Folktales and Legends of Kent written by G. M. Dixon and published by . This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Kent Urban Legends

Author : Neil Arnold
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752492454
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Download or read book Kent Urban Legends written by Neil Arnold and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do motorists pick up a phantom hitchhiker on Blue Bell Hill during stormy nights? Does Satan appear if you dance round the Devil's Bush in the village of Pluckley? Do big cats roam the local woods? And what happens if you manage to count the 'Countless Stones' near Aylesford? For centuries strange urban legends have materialised in the Garden of England. Now, for the first time, folklorist and monster-hunter Neil Arnold looks at these intriguing tales, strips back the layers, and reveals if there is more to these Chinese whispers than meets the eye. Folklore embeds itself into a local community, often to the extent that some people believe all manner of mysteries and take them as fact. Whether they're stories passed around the school playground, through the internet, or round a flickering campfire, urban legends are everywhere. Kent Urban Legends is a quirky and downright spooky ride into the heart of Kent folklore.

Folklore of Kent

Author : Fran Doel
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750952938
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Folklore of Kent written by Fran Doel and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2009-03-10 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kent boasts a plethora of characterising traditions which include hop-growing, smuggling and saints. All this reflects the curious history and geography of the area. It is bounded by sea on three sides, has the longest coastline of any English county and was the base for much maritime activity. This included trade and invasions, which gave rise to communities rich in sea-lore. This book also covers topics such as seasonal customs including harvest traditions; drama; witchcraft, saints and holy wells; and the background and songs surrounding fruit and hop-growing. This book charts the traditional culture of a populous and culturally significant southern county.

Folktales and Legends of Kent

Author : Geoffrey M. Dixon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Folktales and Legends of Kent written by Geoffrey M. Dixon and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Jack Kent's Book of Nursery Tales

Author : Jack Kent
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 9780394902883
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Jack Kent's Book of Nursery Tales written by Jack Kent and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1970 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven traditional folk tales: Goldilocks and the Three Bears; the Little Red Hen; The Three Little Pigs; Chicken Little; Little Red Ridinghood; The Gingerbread Man; The Husband Who Tried to Keep House.

Folklore of Kent

Author : Fran Doel
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750952938
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Folklore of Kent written by Fran Doel and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2009-03-10 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kent boasts a plethora of characterising traditions which include hop-growing, smuggling and saints. All this reflects the curious history and geography of the area. It is bounded by sea on three sides, has the longest coastline of any English county and was the base for much maritime activity. This included trade and invasions, which gave rise to communities rich in sea-lore. This book also covers topics such as seasonal customs including harvest traditions; drama; witchcraft, saints and holy wells; and the background and songs surrounding fruit and hop-growing. This book charts the traditional culture of a populous and culturally significant southern county.

The Fat Cat

Author :
Publisher : Hamish Hamilton
ISBN 13 : 9780241021309
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (213 download)

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Download or read book The Fat Cat written by and published by Hamish Hamilton. This book was released on 1972 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SUMMARY: The shocking, funny yet satisfying Danish folktale of the little cat who ate the gruel he was watching over, the pot, and the old woman and in fact everyone he met. He got fatter and fatter, and then he met the woodcutter.

Tales of the Hare - 27 Classic Folktales of Cambodia

Author : Kent Davis
Publisher : DatAsia Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781934431542
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book Tales of the Hare - 27 Classic Folktales of Cambodia written by Kent Davis and published by DatAsia Inc. This book was released on 2011-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of Cambodian folktales featuring Mr. Hare.

Kent Urban Legends

Author : Neil Arnold
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752492454
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Download or read book Kent Urban Legends written by Neil Arnold and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do motorists pick up a phantom hitchhiker on Blue Bell Hill during stormy nights? Does Satan appear if you dance round the Devil's Bush in the village of Pluckley? Do big cats roam the local woods? And what happens if you manage to count the 'Countless Stones' near Aylesford?For centuries strange urban legends have materialised in the Garden of England. Now, for the first time, folklorist and monster-hunter Neil Arnold looks at these intriguing tales, strips back the layers, and reveals if there is more to these Chinese whispers than meets the eye.Folklore embeds itself into a local community, often to the extent that some people believe all manner of mysteries and take them as fact. Whether they’re stories passed around the school playground, through the internet, or round a flickering campfire, urban legends are everywhere. Kent Urban Legends is a quirky and downright spooky ride into the heart of Kent folklore.

These Our Monsters

Author : Paul Kingsnorth
Publisher : September Publishing
ISBN 13 : 191283653X
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (128 download)

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Download or read book These Our Monsters written by Paul Kingsnorth and published by September Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-24 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New legends for modern times; sprung from our ancient lands, stories and stones. 'Marvellous and menacing.' Daily Mail 'The shadow from which I thought I had unshackled myself has returned. Whether this Horror is real or merely the handiwork of my imagination I cannot say. Nor can I say which of these possibilities disturbs me more.' from 'The Dark Thread' by Graeme Macrae Burnet From the legends of King Arthur embedded in the rocky splendour of Tintagel to the folklore and mysticism of Stonehenge, English Heritage sites are often closely linked to native English myths. Following on from the bestselling ghost story anthology Eight Ghosts, this is a new collection of stories inspired by the legends and tales that swirl through the history of eight ancient historical sites. Including an essay by James Kidd on the importance of myth to our landscape and our fiction, and an English Heritage survey of sites and associated legends, These Our Monsters is an evocative collection that brings new voices and fresh creative alchemy to our story-telling heritage. 'Nobody believes you when you talk about the whispering. Oh, Monny, you are funny, they say, you've such an imagination. There's a lot they don't believe.' from 'The Hand Under the Stone' by Sarah Hall The atmospheric locations: Edward Carey - Bury St Edmunds Abbey Sarah Hall - Castlerigg and other stone circles Paul Kingsnorth - Stonehenge Alison MacLeod - Down House Graeme Macrae Burnet - Whitby Abbey Sarah Moss - Berwick Castle Fiona Mozley - Carlisle Castle Adam Thorpe - Tintagel Castle

The Oxford Companion to Fairy Tales

Author : Jack Zipes
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191004162
Total Pages : 757 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Companion to Fairy Tales written by Jack Zipes and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2015-09-10 with total page 757 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In over 1,000 entries, this acclaimed Companion covers all aspects of the Western fairy tale tradition, from medieval to modern, under the guidance of Professor Jack Zipes. It provides an authoritative reference source for this complex and captivating genre, exploring the tales themselves, the writers who wrote and reworked them, and the artists who illustrated them. It also covers numerous related topics such as the fairy tale and film, television, art, opera, ballet, the oral tradition, music, advertising, cartoons, fantasy literature, feminism, and stamps. First published in 2000, 130 new entries have been added to account for recent developments in the field, including J. K. Rowling and Suzanne Collins, and new articles on topics such as cognitive criticism and fairy tales, digital fairy tales, fairy tale blogs and websites, and pornography and fairy tales. The remaining entries have been revised and updated in consultation with expert contributors. This second edition contains beautifully designed feature articles highlighting countries with a strong fairy tale tradition, covering: Britain and Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, North America and Canada, Portugal, Scandinavian countries, Slavic and Baltic countries, and Spain. It also includes an informative and engaging introduction by the editor, which sets the subject in its historical and literary context. A detailed and updated bibliography provides information about background literature and further reading material. In addition, the A to Z entries are accompanied by over 60 beautiful and carefully selected black and white illustrations. Already renowned in its field, the second edition of this unique work is an essential companion for anyone interested in fairy tales in literature, film, and art; and for anyone who values the tradition of storytelling.

Folktales of Newfoundland (RLE Folklore)

Author : Herbert Halpert
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317551486
Total Pages : 1175 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book Folktales of Newfoundland (RLE Folklore) written by Herbert Halpert and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-02-20 with total page 1175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of Newfoundland folk narratives, first published in 1996, grew out of extensive fieldwork in folk culture in the province. The intention was to collect as broad a spectrum of traditional material as possible, and Folktales of Newfoundland is notable not only for the number and quality of its narratives, but also for the format in which they are presented. A special transcription system conveys to the reader the accents and rhythms of each performance, and the endnote to each tale features an analysis of the narrator’s language. In addition, Newfoundland has preserved many aspects of English and Irish folk tradition, some of which are no longer active in the countries of their origin. Working from the premise that traditions virtually unknown in England might still survive in active form in Newfoundland, the researchers set out to discover if this was in fact the case.

Legends of Kent

Author : Mike Hanagan
Publisher : Pat Cox / Mike Hanagan
ISBN 13 : 1470174243
Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Legends of Kent written by Mike Hanagan and published by Pat Cox / Mike Hanagan. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 short stories, and over 25 images from the stories.Myths, Legends, Ghosts & Mysteries of historic Kent, Just like anyone else born in Kent, we grew up being told stories of the villages where we lived. Many were local legends, like the ghostly highwayman of Oxney Bottom, which spooked generations of children from the village.As well the ghost stories there were fascinating legends like Grey Dolphin. Did Robert de Shurland really kill his horse on the word of a local witch? Was that church in Gravesend really visited by aliens? If you ask the locals you will get ten different versions of the story.With Kent being the eldest county in England it's reasonable to expect a few famous names and events to have links here, yet Kent has an abundance of them.Names and events that when you hear them for the first time leaves you thinking "wow I didn't know that" Did you know about Kent's own "Bermuda Triangle", what about the Kentish folk who saw battle at Trafalgar or at Rorkes Drift, or even the Titanic passenger from Sittingbourne?Throughout the generations these stories have been told and re-told thousands of times and with each telling the story grows and adapts a little bit more.The stories we have written in this book are the versions, which we have come to know and love. How historically accurate they are could be debated forever, although the basic facts of many of the stories are 100% accurate as our research has found. We leave you to decide, fact or fiction, myth or legend or a mixture of all four.So join us on a journey across history and through the towns and villages immortalised in Kentish folklore and see how many times you say..."Wow I didn't know that"

Herefordshire Folk Tales

Author : David Phelps
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752470353
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Download or read book Herefordshire Folk Tales written by David Phelps and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This selection of thirty folk tales and legends from the deepest corners of Herefordshire reflect the wit and wisdom of the countryside and its people. There are strange happenings in the peaceful county, formed from early attempts to explain the natural and spiritual world, as well as dark tales of revenge resulting from clashes on the Welsh Borders.From the Saxon king of East Anglia who became the patron saint of Hereford Cathedral, and the story of the black hound of Hergest Court which inspired Arthur Conan Doyle, to a medieval love story, these gripping tales have stood the test of time, and remain classic texts which will be enjoyed time and again by modern readers.

Gloucestershire Folk Tales

Author : Anthony Nanson
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752477951
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Download or read book Gloucestershire Folk Tales written by Anthony Nanson and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gloucestershire's stories go back to the days of Sabrina, spirit of the Severn, and the Nine Hags of Gloucester. Tales tell of sky-ships over Bristol, the silk-caped wraith of Dover's Hill, snow foresters on the Cotswolds, and Cirencester's dark-age drama of snake and nipple. They uncover the tragic secrets of Berkeley Castle and the Gaunts' Chapel, a lonely ghost haunting an ancient inn, and twenty-first-century beasts in the Forest of Dean. From the intrigue and romance of town and abbey to the faery magic of the wild, here are thirty of the county's most enchanting tales, brought imaginatively to life by a dynamic local storyteller.