The Book of Hallowe'en


Lu par Sibella Denton

(4.6 stars; 20 reviews)

This book is intended to give the reader an account of the origin and history of Hallowe'en, how it absorbed some customs belonging to other days in the year,—such as May Day, Midsummer, and Christmas. The context is illustrated by selections from ancient and modern poetry and prose, related to Hallowe'en ideas. (Summary by Ruth Kelley, from the Preface). (2 hr 45 min)

Chapitres

01 - Preface and Sun-Worship. The Sources of Hallowe'en 4:34 Lu par Sibella Denton
02 - The Celts: Their Religion and Festivals 10:14 Lu par Sibella Denton
03 - Samhain 6:11 Lu par Sibella Denton
04 - Pomona 3:26 Lu par Sibella Denton
05 - The Coming of Christianity. All Saints'. All Souls' 5:24 Lu par Sibella Denton
06 - Origin and Character of Hallowe'en Omens 1:34 Lu par Sibella Denton
07 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Ireland 22:38 Lu par Sibella Denton
08 - Hallowe'en Beliefs And Customs in Scotland and the Hebrides 20:40 Lu par Sibella Denton
09 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in England and Man 17:22 Lu par Sibella Denton
10 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Wales 5:35 Lu par Sibella Denton
11 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Brittany and France 11:28 Lu par Sibella Denton
12 - The Teutonic Religion. Witches 17:13 Lu par Sibella Denton
13 - Walpurgis Night 5:48 Lu par Sibella Denton
14 - More Hallowtide Beliefs and Customs 5:57 Lu par Sibella Denton
15 - Hallowe'en in America 21:41 Lu par Sibella Denton
16 - "Four Poems" 5:18 Lu par Sibella Denton

Critiques


(3.5 stars)

Fascinating although rather muddled and dated (as to be expected) in parts. Full of folkloric customs and references to literature. Reader was good, although pronounciation grated with me at times.

An interesting collection of folklore


(4 stars)

Well read. Wide geographical focus. Does tend to go very American (state by state) at one point, but that's inevitable, and for American listeners, even desirable, I imagine.


(2.5 stars)

the mispronounced Celtic names and placenames really grated . possibly because of the fact I am Irish and can speak the language