OFFERING INSIGHTS INTO ALL 40 DISCWORLD NOVELS
Find out
- Why cheeses roll down hills
- The hazards of treacle mining
- What's so uncanny about the humble hare
-The origins of orcs (which are not the same as goblins!)
- Why witches come in threes
Legends, myths, fairytales, superstitions. Our world is full of the
stories we have told ourselves about where we came from and how we got
there. It is the same on Discworld, except that beings such as vampires,
trolls, golems, witches and, possibly, gods, which on Earth are
creatures of the imagination, are real, alive, and in some cases kicking
on the Disc.
The Folklore of Discworld, coauthored by Terry Pratchett and leading
British folklorist Jacqueline Simpson, is an invaluable reference for
longtime Discworld fans and newcomers alike. An irreverent yet
illuminating look at the living myths and folklore that are reflected,
celebrated, and affectionately libeled in the uniquely imaginative
universe of Discworld.