Storyology: Essays in Folk-Lore, Sea-Lore, and Plant-Lore

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Benjamin Taylor weaves together the hidden threads of our cultural imagination in Storyology, a collection that treats folklore not as a relic of the past but as a living grammar for understanding the present. Through essays on sea-lore, plant-lore, and the deep currents of folk tradition, Taylor reveals how the stories we tell about the natural world shape the way we inhabit it. Each essay is a meditation on how mythology survives in modern consciousness, showing that our oldest narratives continue to inform our contemporary anxieties and aspirations.\n\nThis is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of literature and anthropology. Taylor's prose is both rigorous and lyrical, making complex cultural questions accessible and moving. Whether you are a student of folklore, a literary enthusiast, or simply someone drawn to the mystery of why we keep certain stories alive, Storyology offers profound insights into the power of narrative to structure our reality.

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