Popular Studies in Mythology Romance and Folklore

The Fairy Mythology of Shakespeare

von Alfred Trubner Nutt

48 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Popular Studies in Mythology Romance and Folklore: The Fairy Mythology Of Shakespeare"" by Alfred Nutt is a comprehensive exploration of the role of fairies in the works of William Shakespeare. Nutt delves into the various types of fairies that appear in Shakespeare's plays, analyzing their origins and significance in folklore and mythology. He also examines the ways in which Shakespeare adapted and transformed traditional fairy tales and legends to suit his own dramatic purposes. This book provides a fascinating insight into the cultural and literary context of Shakespeare's work, as well as shedding light on the enduring appeal of fairy mythology in popular culture.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.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein Volksglaube Folklore-, Mythen- und Legendenforschung
• ISBN: 9781425497699
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 05.05.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC