Project Gutenberg 2010-04-29 Public domain in the USA. 1047 Thiselton-Dyer, T. F. (Thomas Firminger) 1848 1923 Dyer, Thomas Firminger Thiselton Thiselton-Dyer, Thomas Firminger Dyer, T. F. Thiselton (Thomas Firminger Thiselton) 08013232 Folk-lore of Shakespeare Produced by Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Folk-lore of Shakespeare" by T. F. Thiselton-Dyer is a scholarly examination of the folklore references in Shakespeare’s works, written in the late 19th century. The text delves into various elements of folklore such as fairies, witches, demons, and ghostly apparitions, illustrating how they are intertwined with the social and cultural context of the Elizabethan era. The book aims to illuminate the rich tapestry of beliefs that informed Shakespeare’s writing, offering insights into how folklore influenced his characters and narratives. The opening of this work presents an introduction to the theme of fairies in Shakespeare's plays, highlighting their significance in the Elizabethan imagination. The author elaborates on the portrayal of fairy characters like Oberon and Titania, showcasing how Shakespeare’s representations reflect contemporary folklore traditions. This section discusses the intricate relationship between fairies and the folkloric beliefs of the time, exploring their characteristics, roles, and the cultural backdrop that shaped their depiction in plays such as "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Overall, it sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of how the folk-lore resonated within Shakespeare’s literary legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Knowledge -- Folklore Literature and folklore -- England -- History -- 16th century Literature and folklore -- England -- History -- 17th century Folklore in literature Oral tradition -- England PR Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 1704975 2025-10-13T07:48:20.511978 text/html 1724139 2021-01-06T13:37:52 text/html 612438 2025-10-13T07:49:06.351726 application/epub+zip 640660 2025-10-13T07:48:33.217904 application/epub+zip 640661 2025-10-13T07:48:26.508937 application/epub+zip 1314948 2025-10-13T07:49:22.559137 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1514055 2025-10-13T07:48:56.772817 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1476758 2022-09-14T16:46:05.624685 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1109619 2025-10-13T07:48:13.968019 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1147078 2021-01-06T13:37:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1109395 2021-01-06T13:37:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1109533 2021-01-06T13:37:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23715 2025-10-13T07:49:22.769184 application/rdf+xml 12216 2025-10-13T07:48:27.304891 image/jpeg 3348 2025-10-13T07:48:26.904946 image/jpeg 439143 2021-01-06T13:37:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 433849 2021-01-06T13:37:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 513698 2021-01-06T13:37:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 433703 2021-01-06T13:37:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 569272 2025-10-13T07:48:20.614984 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia