Book of Hallowe'en
Ruth Edna Kelley
Play
Length 2 h 45 min
Chapters 16
First published 1819
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).
Chapters
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01 - Preface and Sun-Worship. The Sources of Hallowe'en Read by Sibella Denton 4:34
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02 - The Celts: Their Religion and Festivals Read by Sibella Denton 10:14
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03 - Samhain Read by Sibella Denton 6:11
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04 - Pomona Read by Sibella Denton 3:26
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05 - The Coming of Christianity. All Saints'. All Souls' Read by Sibella Denton 5:24
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06 - Origin and Character of Hallowe'en Omens Read by Sibella Denton 1:34
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07 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Ireland Read by Sibella Denton 22:38
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08 - Hallowe'en Beliefs And Customs in Scotland and the Hebrides Read by Sibella Denton 20:40
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09 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in England and Man Read by Sibella Denton 17:22
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10 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Wales Read by Sibella Denton 5:35
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11 - Hallowe'en Beliefs and Customs in Brittany and France Read by Sibella Denton 11:28
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12 - The Teutonic Religion. Witches Read by Sibella Denton 17:13
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13 - Walpurgis Night Read by Sibella Denton 5:48
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14 - More Hallowtide Beliefs and Customs Read by Sibella Denton 5:57
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15 - Hallowe'en in America Read by Sibella Denton 21:41
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16 - "Four Poems" Read by Sibella Denton 5:18
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