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The Book of Hallowe'en
by Ruth Edna KELLEY (1893 - 1982)13 - Walpurgis Night
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).
Listen next episodes of The Book of Hallowe'en:
14 - More Hallowtide Beliefs and Customs , 15 - Hallowe'en in America , 16 - "Four Poems"