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The hidden history of elves and dwarfs : avatars of invisible dreams / Claude Lecouteux ; translated by Jon E. Graham.
A comprehensive examination of the intertwined mythology, folklore, and literary history of dwarfs and elves. Explores their pagan roots and their evolution in myth and literature, reveals the role the church played in their representation, and traces their history from ancient Celtic and Germanic lore through their emergence in the literature of the Middle Ages to their modern representation by the Brothers Grimm and Walt Disney.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781620557150
- ISBN: 1620557150
- Physical Description: xiii, 226 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First U.S. edition.
- Publisher: Rochester, Vermont : Inner Traditions, 2018.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Language Note: | Translated from the French. |
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| Subject: | Dwarfs (Folklore) Dwarfs (Folklore) in literature. Elves. Fiction, Medieval > History and criticism. Mythology in literature. Folklore > Europe. |
| Genre: | Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County Library-Recklein Memorial-Cuba | 398.2 LEC (Text) | 33431000467116 | Adult Non-Fiction | Checked out | 03/20/2024 |
