Cornish Folk Tales

By Mike O'Connor,

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The ancient land of Cornwall is steeped in mysterious tradition, proud heritage and age-old folklore. Before books were widely available, wandering 'droll tellers' used to spread Cornish insight and humour to all parts of the Duchy - exchanging their tales for food and shelter. Anthony James was one such drollā€¦

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1 author picked Cornish Folk Tales as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Cornish Folk Tales takes the reader on a journey into the heart of Cornish Storytelling.

I have listened to Mike Oā€™Connor many times and he is a master storyteller. I love the Cornish Droll telling tradition; droll tellers went from place to place telling tales for a bed and a bite to eat. The narrators of Cornish Folk Tales, blind droll teller Anthony James and his guide young Jamie are a perfect combination.

Mike Oā€™Connor, through Anthony tells the tales with anecdotes, music, history, and Cornish language. This book taught me how to approach folklore retelling in an accessibleā€¦

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