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A. R. Wright (1862–1932)

Author of English Folklore

5 Works 14 Members 1 Review

About the Author

Includes the name: Arthur Robinson Wright

Works by A. R. Wright

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Legal name
Wright, Arthur Robinson
Birthdate
1862
Date of death
1932
Gender
male
Occupations
folklorist
Organizations
Folklore Society
Nationality
UK
Associated Place (for map)
UK

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1 review
An interesting read, though a bit confusing. It's an old book with phrases from the 1970s and new words I'd never heard of before.

Overall, it's fun reading about the things the English believe in (even if they deny it). Witches, luck, charms, cures, ghosts, supernaturals, everything. For example, never cut your fingernails on Sunday or the Devil will rule you for the week. But you should cut your fingernails on Monday so wealth will come your way.

Decent but to be honest, my brain glanced show more over about half of the book. show less

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