A Hallowe'en Anthology: Literary and Historical Writings Over the CenturiesMcFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 6 de fev. de 2008 - 214 páginas This unique anthology gathers together some of the most intriguing and useful works on the history of Halloween. Ranging from pre-Christian Celtic myths to early 20th century articles, the book's 27 entries include poems, short stories, sections from 19th and 20th century folklore books, a one-act play, Irish and Scottish folk tales, and the first book on the holiday ever published. Noted works contained in the anthology include William Wells Newell's 1904 study of the history of Jack-o'-lantern legends in "The Ignis Fatuus" and Alexander Montgomerie's oft-quoted 1584 poem "Flyting Against Polwart." Organized chronologically, most works are presented in their entirety and many include extensive annotations designed to make the original source materials more meaningful for modern readers. The book also includes 34 vintage photographs and illustrations. |
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... The Book of Hallowe'en was published six years later , and that book drew heavily from Frazer's entry . " The Hallowe'en Fires " as presented here has been edited slightly to exclude recreations of articles or tales that are presented ...
... The Book of Hallowe'en , Ruth Edna Kelley , 1919 The Book of Hallowe'en , published in 1919 , was the first book to take a serious look at the history of Hallowe'en . Unlike the popular pamphlets of the time that featured mainly party ...
... The Book of Hallowe'en , Boston : Lothrop , Lee & Shepard , 1919 . Montgomerie , Alexander . The Poems of Alexan- der Montgomerie ( edited by James Cranstoun ) , Edinburgh and London : William Blackwood and Sons , 1887 . Newell ...
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Preface | 1 |
Tamlane 1548 adapted by Sir Walter Scott | 10 |
Flyting Against Polwart Alexander Montgomerie 1584 | 19 |
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