Folk-lore of Shakespeare
T. F. Thiselton-Dyer, an English clergyman and writer on popular customs, set out in this book to gather all the folklore found in the plays and poems of Shakespeare. He arranges it by subject: fairies, witches, ghosts, demons and the devil, the weather and natural phenomena, birds, animals and plants, and then superstitions about the human body, medicine, birth, marriage and death, days and seasons, sports, customs, proverbs and more. For each topic he quotes the relevant lines and explains the beliefs behind them from other writers of the age and from surviving country traditions. It is a handy companion for readers who want to understand the world of belief behind the plays. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Folk-lore of Shakespeare
Folk-lore of Shakespeare by T. F. Thiselton-Dyer can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Folk-lore of Shakespeare online?
Yes. Folk-lore of Shakespeare opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Folk-lore of Shakespeare free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Folk-lore of Shakespeare is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Folk-lore of Shakespeare in the public domain?
Yes. Folk-lore of Shakespeare by T. F. Thiselton-Dyer is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Folk-lore of Shakespeare?
About 11 h 44 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Folk-lore of Shakespeare?
Folk-lore of Shakespeare by T. F. Thiselton-Dyer is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
