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Florence's churches, bridges and fountains carry stories as well as names in Charles Godfrey Leland's collection of local legends. He retells traditions associated with the Cathedral, the Signoria, city gates and less familiar corners, drawing much of his material from people who knew the tales in local dialect. His preface describes Maddalena, a collector with an extensive knowledge of charms and spirits, alongside other contributors whose interests included fairy tales and verse.
The stories mingle supernatural beliefs with jokes and the practical troubles of ordinary people. In the church anecdotes, a shoemaker and a tailor address sacred figures with startling familiarity, and Leland comments on the relationship between devotion and irreverent humour. For readers interested in folklore or Florence, the collection shows how buildings and public places become settings for remembered fears, grievances and comic exchanges.
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- Charles Godfrey Leland
- Pages
- 232
- Language
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