Free Downloads The Folklore Of Discworld: Legends, Myths, And Customs From The Discworld With Helpful Hints From Planet Earth
OFFERING INSIGHTS INTO ALL 40 DISCWORLD NOVELS Find out - Why cheeses roll down hills - The hazards of treacle mining - What’s so uncanny about the humble hare -The origins of orcs (which are not the same as goblins!) - Why witches come in threes Legends, myths, fairytales, superstitions. Our world is full of the stories we have told ourselves about where we came from and how we got there. It is the same on Discworld, except that beings such as vampires, trolls, golems, witches and, possibly, gods, which on Earth are creatures of the imagination, are real, alive, and in some cases kicking on the Disc. The Folklore of Discworld, coauthored by Terry Pratchett and leading British folklorist Jacqueline Simpson, is an invaluable reference for longtime Discworld fans and newcomers alike. An irreverent yet illuminating look at the living myths and folklore that are reflected, celebrated, and affectionately libeled in the uniquely imaginative universe of Discworld.
Paperback: 528 pages
Publisher: Anchor; Rep Upd edition (March 25, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0804169039
ISBN-13: 978-0804169035
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.9 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #163,374 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #16 in Books > Literature & Fiction > History & Criticism > Genres & Styles > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology #77 in Books > Literature & Fiction > History & Criticism > Genres & Styles > Science Fiction & Fantasy #86 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > History & Criticism
Folklore, ancient or modern, is one of the major foundation stones of the Discworld books. Human nature being another, one assumes. Discworld folklore is a trivia test among Discworld fans who will slyly ask one another [generally over a pint], if they can identify the origins of a certain figure or idea. With some slight discrepancies between UK and North American versions, such exchanges can become, well, spirited. "Elves or elfs?" is always good for starting an evening.Pratchett and Simpson sort all this out - and much else besides - in this delightful work on matters folklorish. Typically, the prompt for the book was Pratchett chanting as he signed a previous release: "How many versions of the Magpie Song do you know?" A distinguished-looking lady gave the query a moment's thought and responded "about nineteen" Thus began the wonderful collaboration leading to FoD. It's typical also of the theme of the book. Discworld and Roundworld [Earth] are linked by the universal presence of narrativium, which Dimitri Mendeleev inexplicably omitted from the Periodic Table. Pratchett knows all about narrativium, carefully explaining how it drifts between universes, carrying ideas or stimulating new ones. Folklore on the Discworld compared to that of Earth may demonstrate strong similarities, or just vague likenesses that have been severely modified. The process is unhelpful, the authors note, in determining which world is the source of the story, which is sometimes a let-down.The book's organisation is appropriate for what it must cover - it begins with the entire universe.
The Folklore of Discworld: Legends, Myths, and Customs from the Discworld with Helpful Hints from Planet Earth The Bread Machine Magic Book of Helpful Hints: Dozens of Problem-Solving Hints and Troubleshooting Techniques for Getting the Most out of Your Bread Machine Folklore and Fairy Tales from Burma (Myanmar) (Folklore, Fairytales, Myths and Legends) The NEW Quick & Easy Block Tool!: 110 Quilt Blocks in 5 Sizes with Project Ideas - Packed with Hints, Tips & Tricks - Simple Cutting Charts & Helpful Reference Tables Japanese Tales and Legends (Oxford Myths and Legends) I Shall Wear Midnight: A Story of Discworld (Discworld Novel) Witches Abroad (Discworld Series) (Discworld Novel) American Children's Folklore (American Folklore Series) Lonely Planet the Gambia & Senegal (Lonely Planet the Gambia and Senegal, 1st ed) (Lonely Planet the Big Trip: Your Ultimate Guide to Gap Years & Overseas Adventures) Lonely Planet Atlas de Un Mundo Fascinante 1 ES (Kids Amazing World Atlas) (Lonely Planet Junior / Lonely Planet Kids) (Spanish Edition) The Norse Myths (The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library) Christmas: Its Carols, Customs & Legends Earth's Evolving Systems: The History Of Planet Earth Native American Cooking An Indian Cookbook With Legends, And Folklore (Walking With Spirits) Did You Hear About The Girl Who . . . ?: Contemporary Legends, Folklore, and Human Sexuality The Family Saga: A Collection of Texas Family Legends (Publications of the Texas Folklore Society LX) Understanding Greek Myths (Myths Understood (Crabtree)) Nart Sagas: Ancient Myths and Legends of the Circassians and Abkhazians Banksy: Myths & Legends, Vol. 2 - A Further Collection of the Unbelievable and the Incredible Medieval Myths, Legends, and Songs (Medieval World (Crabtree Paperback))
