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A Hallowe’en Anthology
Literary and Historical Writings Over the Centuries
Lisa Morton

ISBN 978-0-7864-3684-2
35 photos, notes, bibliography, index
214pp. softcover (7 x 10) 2008

Description
This unique anthology gathers together some of the most intriguing and useful works on the history of Halloween. Ranging from pre-Christian Celtic myths to early 20th century articles, the book’s 27 entries include poems, short stories, sections from 19th and 20th century folklore books, a one-act play, Irish and Scottish folk tales, and the first book on the holiday ever published.

Noted works contained in the anthology include William Wells Newell’s 1904 study of the history of Jack-o’-lantern legends in "The Ignis Fatuus" and Alexander Montgomerie’s oft-quoted 1584 poem "Flyting Against Polwart." Organized chronologically, most works are presented in their entirety and many include extensive annotations designed to make the original source materials more meaningful for modern readers. The book also includes 34 vintage photographs and illustrations.

About the Author
Lisa Morton is a playwright, an author of fiction and a screenwriter in addition to her numerous reference works. A recipient of the prestigious Bram Stoker Award for superior achievement in horror writing, she lives in North Hollywood.

Other Book(s) by Lisa Morton Available from McFarland:

The Halloween Encyclopedia

The Cinema of Tsui Hark



Award Winner
Winner, Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Nonfiction--Horror Writers Association. Best Dark Genre Book of Non-Fiction Black Quill Award--Dark Scribe Magazine

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