Trefor M Owen

Broschiertes Buch

Welsh Folk Customs

Beschreibung

Welsh Folk Customs by Trevor M Owen is a seminal exploration of the rich and vibrant traditions that have shaped Welsh cultural life. Written by the esteemed former Curator of the Welsh Folk Museum at St Fagans, this authoritative work delves into the rituals, celebrations, and social practices that define Wales' folk heritage. From the festive merriments of the Christmas season to the ancient rites of May Day and Midsummer, from the solemn observances of Harvest and Winter's Eve to the deeply personal customs surrounding birth, marriage, and death, Owen meticulously documents the enduring and evolving traditions of Welsh communities. An essential read for historians, folklorists, and anyone captivated by the living tapestry of Welsh culture, Welsh Folk Customs stands as a definitive study of the beliefs and practices that have bound generations together in Wales's social and spiritual life.

Autor

Trefor M Owen (1926-2015), former Curator at the Welsh Folk Museum (now St Fagans National History Museum) and president of the Society for Folk Life Studies, was an eminent ethnologist and anthropologist and a highly respected authority on traditional Welsh customs. He was one of the leading figures in the development of folk life as an academic discipline across the UK, and the recipient of honorary fellowships by the Folklore Society and Aberystwyth and Bangor universities in Wales. In addition to his two seminal volumes on folk traditions, he published many articles (in Welsh and English) on ethnology-related subjects. His contribution to the field is immense and enduring.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Y Lolfa
• Seitenzahl: 218
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 294g
• ISBN-13: 9781800997110
• ISBN-10: 1800997116
• Artikelnr.: 73389426