Mark Norman in Conversation with Alexandra Dawe - The Folklore of Devon

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Mark Norman is joined by author and The Folklore Podcast enthusiast Alexandra Dawe, to lead us through a uniquely rich and entertaining exploration of Devon's rich folklore.

In The Folklore of Devon Mark Norman consolidates more than a century of research by eminent Devon folklorists into one valuable volume. Mark is the perfect guide to lead us through Devons long and rich folkloric heritage who will be telling us tales of folklore both ancient and modern and providing new insights into the oft-quoted folklore tales of Devon. His book is the first major collection of Devonshire folklore for nearly half a century, brought up to date with an examination of internet lore and modern tales.

In The Folklore of Devon, Mark Norman makes a massive contribution to the study of regional folklore with international implications: the folklore of Devon is both highly specific to its historical and cultural context, and deeply intertwined with, for example, fairy lore and witch lore found throughout other parts of Europe. The meticulously documented agricultural customs, calendar customs, legends, and more demonstrate the extent to which folklore in Devon is highly meaningful to its participants.