A Dictionary of English Folklore

Jacqueline Simpson, Stephen Roud

Hardback (01 Aug 2000)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This dictionary provides an authoritative reference source on such legendary characters as Cinderella, Jack the Giant Killer, and Robin Hood, and gives entertaining and informative explanations of a wide range of subjects in folklore.

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Oxford University Press

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Book information

ISBN:	9780192100191
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Imprint:	Oxford University Press
Pub date:	01 Aug 2000
DEWEY:	398.2094203
DEWEY edition:	21
Number of pages:	411
Weight:	809g
Height:	230mm
Width:	150mm
Spine width:	29mm