An Introduction to Folk-Lore by Marian Roalfe Cox (1897) | Second Edition | Antique Book | Elliot Stock | Victorian Folklore Studies

Enter the roots of storytelling and superstition with An Introduction to Folk-Lore by Marian Roalfe Cox, published in 1897 by Elliot Stock, London. This rare antique volume explores the customs, myths, and oral traditions that shaped communities across the British Isles and beyond.

Cox, best known for her pioneering work on fairy tales and narrative motifs, delivers an accessible and scholarly guide to the field of folklore as it was emerging at the end of the 19th century. With a focus on comparative traditions, this book remains a key text for folklorists, historians, and lovers of the mystical and arcane.

This handsome Victorian edition is bound in its original publisher’s cloth showing age-appropriate wear and charm. A treasure for collectors of occult, mythological, and cultural studies books or anyone drawn to the deeper meaning behind folk traditions.

Publisher: Elliot Stock, London
Year: 1897
Author: Marian Roalfe Cox
Condition: Good. Some foxing and wear consistent with age. Please see photos for details.