Folklore of Shakespeare by T.F. Thiselton Dyer is a comprehensive study of the various folk beliefs and traditions that are woven into the works of William Shakespeare. The book explores the different aspects of folklore that are present in Shakespeare's plays and poems, including superstitions, legends, customs, and beliefs related to magic, witchcraft, fairies, ghosts, and other supernatural entities.Dyer draws on a wide range of sources, including historical documents, literary works, and folk traditions from different parts of England, to provide a detailed analysis of the folklore that influenced Shakespeare's writing. The book also includes a wealth of illustrations, including woodcuts, engravings, and photographs, that help to bring the folklore to life.The Folklore of Shakespeare is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of folklore, such as the beliefs and practices of witches and sorcerers, the customs associated with marriage and childbirth, and the legends of fairies and other supernatural beings. Each chapter provides a detailed analysis of the folklore, as well as examples from Shakespeare's plays and poems that illustrate how these beliefs and traditions were incorporated into his writing.Overall, Folklore of Shakespeare is an essential resource for anyone interested in the folklore and cultural traditions of Elizabethan England, as well as for students and scholars of Shakespeare's works.1883. Shakespeare possessed a rich treasury of knowledge of a most varied kind, much of which he may be said to have picked up almost intuitively, he embellished his writings with a choice store of illustrations descriptive of the period in which he lived. Contents: Fairies; Witches; Ghosts; Demonology and Devil Lore; Natural Phenomena; Birds; Animals; Plants; Insects and Reptiles; Folk Medicine; Customs connected with the Calendar; Birth and Baptism; Marriage; Death and Burial; Rings and Precious Stones; Sports and Pastimes; Dances; Punishments; Proverbs; Human Body; Fishes; Sundry Superstitions; Miscellaneous Customs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
