Edward G. Flight

Broschiertes Buch

The True Legend of St. Dunstan and the Devil

Beschreibung

The True Legend of St. Dunstan and the Devil: Showing how the Horse-Shoe Came to be a Charm Against Witchcraft. "A man's worst wish for his enemy is that he might write a book," is a generally-received notion, of whose accuracy it is hoped there is no impertinence in suggesting a doubt. To reflect on having contributed, however slightly, to the innocent amusement of others, without giving pain to any, is alone an enjoyment well worth writing for. But when even so unpretending a trifle as this is, can, besides, bring around its obscure author fresh and valuable friendships, the hackneyed exclamation would appear more intelligible if rendered thus: "Oh, that my friend would write a book!" In former days, possibly, things may have been very different from what they now are. Haply, the literary highway may, heretofore, have been not particularly clean, choked with rubbish, badly drained, ill lighted, not always well paved even with good intentions, and beset with dangerous characters, bilious-looking Thugs, prowling about, ready to pounce upon, hocus, strangle, and pillage any new arrival. But all that is now changed. Now, the path of literature is all velvet and roses. The race of quacks and impostors has become as extinct, as are the saurian and the dodo; and every honest flourisher of the pen, instead of being tarred and feathered, is hailed as a welcome addition to "the united happy family"-of letters.

Autor

Edward G. Flight was an author and poet, best known for his works that blend folklore and storytelling. His writings often focused on themes from legends, historical narratives, and popular superstitions. Although less widely known in contemporary literary circles, Flight's works remain an interesting example of 19th-century literature, particularly for their playful treatment of folklore and their accessibility to a broad audience. His works reflect the fascination with legends and myths prevalent during his time, particularly in the Victorian era, and showcase his ability to weave together whimsical stories with deeper cultural meanings. Flight s contributions to folklore-based narratives allowed readers to explore traditional stories in a light-hearted yet insightful manner. His work on "The True Legend of St. Dunstan and the Devil" is particularly notable for its instructive take on the origins of the horse-shoe as a charm against evil. His legacy, though not as prominent as some of his peers, remains significant in the context of Victorian popular literature and folklore.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Spastic Cat Press
• Seitenzahl: 28
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 58g
• ISBN-13: 9781612039053
• ISBN-10: 1612039057
• Artikelnr.: 33084899