Green men & white swans: the folklore of british pub names
Auteur :
Simpson, Jacqueline
Éditeur :
Cornerstone
ISBN :
9780099520177
Date de publication :
2 juin 2011
Dimensions :
19,8 x 12,9 x 2,6 cm
Poids :
341 g
Format :
B-format paperback
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
And why does the Green Man come in different shapes and sizes? In Green Men & White Swans, leading folklorist Jacqueline Simpson explores the fascinating stories behind pub names, uncovering the myths and legends, euphemisms and wordplays, heroes and even ghosts that have inspired pub landlords over the centuries.