Spirits, Fairies, Gnomes and Goblins: An Encyclopedia of the Little People
by Carol Rose
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Spirits, Fairies, Gnomes, and Goblins: An Encyclopedia of the Little People examines both the races of Little People, such as angels and encantados, and individuals, such as Tom Tit Tot and Maggie Molloch. More than 2,000 alphabetically organized entries list the being's popular name, region of origin, and physical description and tell the story of its relationship to humans. With its meticulous system of cross-references that connects similar beings from different cultures and periods, the show more book is an essential aid for students, folklorists, authors, and anthropologists. Appendixes list Little People by region and type, and more than 100 black and white illustrations bring them exuberantly to life. show lessTags
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This is a fun encyclopedia filled with great basic knowledge and trivia about magical creatures from all over the world. Recommended along with Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth by the same author for a good reference set.
This is an excellent source of knowledge of different sorts of mythical beings and a wide range of information on these creatures--if you're into reading encyclopedias.
This is encyclopedia with more than 2,000 alphabetically arranged entries.
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Carol Rose is a research member at the University of Kent and a senior lecturer at Canterbury College, England
Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- Spirits, Fairies, Gnomes and Goblins: An Encyclopedia of the Little People
- Original title
- Spirits, Fairies, Gnomes and Goblins: An Encyclopedia of the Little People
- Original publication date
- 1996
- People/Characters
- Spirits; Fairies; Gnomes; Goblins
- Dedication
- For David, Jean-Karim, Rhya-Jeanette, Gina Foong-Lin, Michelle Mun-Wai, and my grandchildren
- First words
- INTRODUCTION
Between the gods and heroes and mere mortals, there is another group of beings that holds a very special place in the cultural development and expression of human society.
Classifications
- Genres
- Reference, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 398.2103 — Society, government, & culture Customs, etiquette & folklore Folklore & Folktales Folk literature Fairy Tales
- LCC
- GR549 .R65 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Folklore Folklore By subject Supernatural beings, demonology, fairies, ghosts,
- BISAC
Statistics
- Members
- 342
- Popularity
- 92,182
- Reviews
- 3
- Rating
- (4.08)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 3
- ASINs
- 1
