Larrington, Carolyne

The Land of the Green Man: A Journey through the Supernatural Landscapes of the British Isles

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ISBN 13:
9781350130258
author:
Larrington, Carolyne
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
BLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 centimetres
Genre:
History, Europe, Great Britain,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£16.31

Description

Beyond its everyday landscape, Britain holds a hidden world of mist-drenched forests and eerie landscapes. Carolyne Larrington explores how the nation's folkloric traditions have formed over time, shaped by the identities and psyches of those who inhabit them. In this sparkling new history, Larrington delves into the diverse ways in which imaginary and fantastical beings have moulded the cultural history of the nation. From fairies to water-horses, and from brownies to hell-hounds, she examines how mythologies have helped humans deal with universal concerns like love, loss, and change. Larrington's journey takes her across the British Isles, ranging from Shetland to Jersey, Ireland to East Anglia, evoking the Wild Hunt, ghostly landscapes, and mysterious places where myth and reality blur.

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