The folklore of Discworld : legends, myths and customs from the Discworld with helpful hints from planet Earth
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Author
Pratchett, Terry.
Contributors
Simpson, Jacqueline.
Published
New York : Anchor Books, [2014].
Edition
First Anchor Books edition, updated [edition].
ISBN
9780804169035, 0804169039
Physical Desc
518 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Status
On Shelf
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Discworld (Imaginary place)
Folklore in literature.
Pratchett, Terry -- Themes, motives.

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Book
Language
English

Notes

General Note
"Updated with new material"--T.p.
General Note
Originally published: London : Doubleday, 2008.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Insights into All 40 Discworld Novels, Legends, Myths, Fairytales, Superstitions. Our world is full of the stories we have told ourselves about where we came from and how we got here. 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. Find Out, Why cheeses roll down hills, The hazards of treacle mining, What's so uncanny about the humble hare, The origins of ores (which are not the same as goblins!), Why witches come in threes Book jacket.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Pratchett, T., & Simpson, J. (2014). The folklore of Discworld: legends, myths and customs from the Discworld with helpful hints from planet Earth (First Anchor Books edition, updated [edition].). Anchor Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Pratchett, Terry and Jacqueline. Simpson. 2014. The Folklore of Discworld: Legends, Myths and Customs From the Discworld With Helpful Hints From Planet Earth. New York: Anchor Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Pratchett, Terry and Jacqueline. Simpson. The Folklore of Discworld: Legends, Myths and Customs From the Discworld With Helpful Hints From Planet Earth New York: Anchor Books, 2014.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Pratchett, T. and Simpson, J. (2014). The folklore of discworld: legends, myths and customs from the discworld with helpful hints from planet earth. First Anchor Books edn, updated [edn]. New York: Anchor Books.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Pratchett, Terry., and Jacqueline Simpson. The Folklore of Discworld: Legends, Myths and Customs From the Discworld With Helpful Hints From Planet Earth First Anchor Books edition, updated [edition]., Anchor Books, 2014.

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