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Recording superstition in early modern Britain: the origins of folklore

Authors :
Walsham, Alexandra
Source :
Past & Present. August, 2008 Issue 200, 178-206
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article discusses the process of recording superstition in early modern Victorian and Edwardian Britain as an intellectual and cultural obsession. The fundamental tension between curiosity and censure based on which modern folklore was built is also highlighted.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00312746
Issue :
200
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Past & Present
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.187602351