The book presents a comprehensive study of Devon's rich folkloric heritage, drawing together over a century of research from distinguished folklorists. It aims to consolidate and analyze the diverse folklore of the region, offering insights into its cultural significance and historical context. This extensive collection serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the traditions and stories that shape Devon's identity.
Wales is a land with a vast wealth of ghost stories, including fantastical animals, flickering death omens and unseen things that go bump in the night. Whether these tales are based on true events, or are the creations of active imaginations, is known only to those who have experienced them - but what is certain is that their power to delight and scare us remains undimmed to this day.
Octopuses, squids, cuttlefishes and their relatives ("cephalopods") are some of the most "alien" creatures on earth. They have complex behaviours and many are experts at spectacular color and shape changes. They come in all shapes and sizes, from pygmy octopuses to giant scams (> 15 m long), and occur from shallow reefs to the deep sea (> 7,500 m deep). This guide includes information and images for species from around the world as well as general stories on their unique lives and bizarre habits. With over 800 photos of cephalopods taken in their natural habitat.
Das Drehbuch zu dem mit 9 Oscars ausgezeichneten Film hat nicht nur die Kinogänger in Begeisterung versetzt; es ist auch für Literaturwissenschaftler von großem Interesse. Denn hier wird zugleich eine höchst lebendige Einführung in die elisabethanische Theaterepoche gegeben. Natürlich ist der Plot fiktiv, aber die Personen bewegen sich in einer (rekonstruierten) realistischen Welt und die Integration von Romeo und Julia in die Handlung ist exzellent gelungen. Ungekürzte und unbearbeitete Textausgabe in der Originalsprache, mit Übersetzungen schwieriger Wörter am Fuß jeder Seite, Nachwort und Literaturhinweisen.