The Treasury of Folklore by Dee Dee Chainey, Willow Winsham, Joe McLaren
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The Treasury of Folklore by Dee Dee Chainey, Willow Winsham, Joe McLaren
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Treasury of Folklore: Waterlands, Wooded Worlds and Starry Skies
A comprehensive and luminous collection that gathers the folklore of three interconnected worlds—water, forest, and sky. Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham have created something truly special: a treasury that moves between the sacred and the everyday, the mythological and the intimate, revealing how humans have always sought meaning and magic in nature's most powerful domains.
From river spirits and water hauntings to the deep wisdom of the forest, from constellations and their ancient stories to the subtle magic of storms and tides, this collection weaves together traditions from across cultures and centuries. Each realm holds its own mysteries, its own lessons, its own beauty. Together, they paint a picture of a world alive with wonder, where the boundary between the material and the magical remains beautifully permeable.
At 320 pages, this is a substantial and gorgeously produced volume. Illustrated throughout with striking woodcut illustrations that echo the timelessness of folklore itself, this hardback is as beautiful to hold as it is to read. It's the kind of book that rewards slow reading and repeated return visits.
Perfect for folklore lovers, nature enthusiasts, those seeking connection to the natural world, and anyone who believes that the old stories still have power to move and transform us.
A cornerstone of The Literary Cat's All Time Favourites.
Publisher: Batsford
Date Published: 01/08/2024
ISBN: 9781849949217
Number of pages: 304
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