Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series by Bottrell
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"Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series" by William Bottrell is a collection of folk tales and traditions written in the late 19th century." The book showcases a variety of stories rooted in Cornish culture, featuring characters such as Squire Lovell, the clever Duffy, and the Devil, along with various witches and villagers. This collection aims to preserve local lore and the rich oral storytelling tradition. "The opening of the
book introduces "Duffy and the Devil," an old Christmas play reflective of the area's theatrical heritage." It begins with the character of Squire Lovell hiring Duffy to assist with knitting, unaware that the devil has made a pact with her, offering to do her work for three years in exchange for her soul. The introduction sets a whimsical tone, illustrating the play's humorous elements and the quaint customs of the time, while also hinting at the deeper themes of desire and deception as Duffy navigates her relationships with the Squire and the devil. The narrative is infused with lively dialogue and descriptions of rural life, engaging readers with its charm and wit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bottrell, William, 1816-1881 |
|---|---|
| Title | Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Veronika Redfern, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Legends -- England -- Cornwall (County) |
| Subject | Cornwall (England : County) -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41761 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-41761-5 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 958 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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