The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends by Simon Young (English)

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends by Simon Young Introduces seventy Victorian urban legends ranging from Beetle Eyes to the Shoplifters Dilemma and from Hands in the Muff to the Suicide Club. While a handful of these stories are already known, the vast majority have never been identified, and they have certainly never received scholarly treatment. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the last fifty years, folklorists have amassed an extraordinary corpus of contemporary legends including "the Choking Doberman," "the Eaten Ticket," and "the Vanishing Hitchhiker." But what about the urban legends of the past? These legends and tales have rarely been collected, and when they occasionally appear, they do so as ancestors or precursors of the urban legends of today, rather than as stories in their own right. In The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends, Simon Young fills this gap for British folklore (and for the wider English-speaking world) of the 1800s. Young introduces seventy Victorian urban legends ranging from "Beetle Eyes" to the "Shoplifters Dilemma" and from "Hands in the Muff" to "the Suicide Club." While a handful of these stories are already known, the vast majority have never been identified, and they have certainly never received scholarly treatment. Young begins the volume with a lengthy introduction assessing nineteenth-century media, emphasizing the importance of the written word to the perpetuation and preservation of these myths. He draws on numerous nineteenth-century books, periodicals, and ephemera, including digitized newspaper archives—particularly the British Newspaper Archive, an exciting new hunting ground for folklorists. The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends will appeal to an academic audience as well as to anyone who is interested in urban legends. Author Biography Simon Young, a British historian, is author of The Boggart: A Study in Shadows. His work has appeared in many periodicals including Contemporary Legend, Supernatural Studies, and Folklore. Review The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends will appeal to anyone interested in this genre due to the rich source of primary material that merits further research. This scholarly book of urban legends is well presented and engaging. Young demonstrates an excellent understanding of Victorian print and oral culture, and his meticulous research is evident in the detailed notes and bibliography provided.--B.C. Kennedy "Gramarye"The seventy legend types included in The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends showcase the legends independent value as stories situated in the specific space and time of Victorian Britain, extending the conversation of legends in history beyond their usefulness as remnants found in modern narratives. Victorian tales of grisly ghosts might be gnarled branches of modern legend trees, but to limit them to this role is to ignore the life that can be found in the words of the dead.--Gwyneth R. Harris "Journal of Folklore Research Reviews"Written in an engaging and accessible style, The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends covers historical background and folklore in print during Victorian times and demonstrates an excellent understanding of narrative patterns. Im delighted with the astuteness of the book and appreciative of the exhaustive research that has produced it. Bravo!--Elizabeth Tucker, author of Haunted Halls: Ghostlore of American College Campuses Long Description In the last fifty years, folklorists have amassed an extraordinary corpus of contemporary legends including ?the Choking Doberman,? ?the Eaten Ticket,? and ?the Vanishing Hitchhiker.? But what about the urban legends of the past? These legends and tales have rarely been collected, and when they occasionally appear, they do so as ancestors or precursors of the urban legends of today, rather than as stories in their own right. In The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends , Simon Young fills this gap for British folklore (and for the wider English-speaking world) of the 1800s. Young introduces seventy Victorian urban legends ranging from ?Beetle Eyes? to the ?Shoplifter?s Dilemma? and from ?Hands in the Muff? to ?the Suicide Club.? While a handful of these stories are already known, the vast majority have never been identified, and they have certainly never received scholarly treatment. Young begins the volume with a lengthy introduction assessing nineteenth-century media, emphasizing the importance of the written word to the perpetuation and preservation of these myths. He draws on numerous nineteenth-century books, periodicals, and ephemera, including digitized newspaper archives?particularly the British Newspaper Archive, an exciting new hunting ground for folklorists. The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends will appeal to an academic audience as well as to anyone who is interested in urban legends. Review Quote Written in an engaging and accessible style, The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends covers historical background and folklore in print during Victorian times and demonstrates an excellent understanding of narrative patterns. Im delighted with the astuteness of the book and appreciative of the exhaustive research that has produced it. Bravo! Details ISBN1496839463 Author Simon Young Publisher University Press of Mississippi Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1496839463 ISBN-13 9781496839466 Format Paperback Imprint University Press of Mississippi Place of Publication Jackson Country of Publication United States Pages 270 Illustrations 20 b&w illustrations Publication Date 2022-06-27 AU Release Date 2022-06-27 NZ Release Date 2022-06-27 US Release Date 2022-06-27 UK Release Date 2022-06-27 DEWEY 398.20941 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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