T  F Thiselton Dyer: 6 books

Folk-Lore Of Shakespeare by T.F. Thiselton Dyer 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...

IN one of his essays, Emerson tells us that "proverbs, like the sacred books of each nation, are the sanctuary of the intuitions," a statement which, if accepted, must place this class of literature on a very high footing. But, although due caution must be taken, when analysing proverbial lore, to differentiate...

In the Iliad,[1] after the spirit of Patroclus has visited Achilles in his dream, it is described as taking its departure, and entering the ground like smoke. In long after years, and among widely scattered communities, we meet with the same imagery; and it is recorded how the soul of Beowulf...

Anothe 19th century exploration of ghosts and the supernatural with a somewhat scientific bent. This one explores concepts and beliefs about ghosts--what they are, where they come from, how they behave, etc.--from around the world. Very interesting from a sociological/historical perspective, and quite a few delightfully creepy tales for those just looking for a good chill up the spine...

Il manuale perfetto per le streghe moderne: storia, segreti e antiche conoscenze per scoprire tutta la magia nascosta nella natura che ci circonda. Un affascinante viaggio tra i culti e le credenze pagane che nel corso dei secoli hanno esplorato il potere curativo delle erbe magiche. Una saggezza...

This volume, number 4 in the Shakespeare series published by AfterMath, focuses on the culture of the typical people who would have attended the Elizabethan theatre in which Shakespeare’s plays were originally performed. “A Warwickshire Lad,” by George Madden Martin “The People...