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Cornish feasts and folk-lore

by Margaret Ann Courtney

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  • 19th century
  • Language: English
  • Content type: Primary source
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"Cornish Feasts and Folk-lore" by M. A. Courtney is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the rich tapestry of Cornish traditions, examining the folklore, customs, and culinary practices surrounding various feasts celebrated in Cornwall. It explores themes of hospitality, community, and the intertwining of religious observance with local customs. The opening of the book presents a vivid introduction to Cornish traditions. It discusses the enduring beliefs in charms and superstitions, describing the local customs related to saints’ days and community feasts that are celebrated with enthusiasm, such as "feasten" Sunday and Monday. Detailed descriptions of the special foods prepared for these occasions, including "figgy-pudden" and various types of cakes, provide a glimpse into the culinary heritage of Cornwall. Courtney sets the stage for a deeper exploration of rituals, fairs, and the interplay of joy and superstition that characterize Cornish culture, inviting readers to appreciate the unique traditions of this region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Included because retained bibliographic metadata links this work to Mythology, folklore, and sacred legends.

  • Mythology, folklore, and sacred legends

    Controlled discovery queries from internet-archive, openlibrary-historical, and project-gutenberg matched “Folklore”, “folklore”, “Legends”, and 1 additional term(s). Retained metadata contains “Folklore” in the description, “Superstition” in the description, “Folklore” in the subject metadata, and 1 additional metadata match(es).

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1890-01-01T00:00:00ZPenzance : Beare and SonEnglish—Public digitized item

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2017-04-30Project GutenbergEnglish—Public domain (USA)

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  • Contributing institution: Cornell University Library
  • Digitization sponsor: MSN
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