The Book of Hallowe'en
Gelesen von Sibella Denton
Ruth Edna Kelley
(4,625 Sterne; 20 Bewertungen)
This book is intended to give the reader an account of the origin and history of Hallowe'en, how it absorbed some customs belonging to other days in the year,—such as May Day, Midsummer, and Christmas. The context is illustrated by selections from ancient and modern poetry and prose, related to Hallowe'en ideas. (Summary by Ruth Kelley, from the Preface). (2 hr 45 min)
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Bewertungen
(3,5 Sterne)
Fascinating although rather muddled and dated (as to be expected) in parts. Full of folkloric customs and references to literature. Reader was good, although pronounciation grated with me at times.
An interesting collection of folklore
Timothy Ferguson
(4 Sterne)
Well read. Wide geographical focus. Does tend to go very American (state by state) at one point, but that's inevitable, and for American listeners, even desirable, I imagine.
Geraldine Rourke
(2,5 Sterne)
the mispronounced Celtic names and placenames really grated . possibly because of the fact I am Irish and can speak the language