Cornish Folk Tales of Place: Traditional Stories from Mid and West Cornwall

About this book

Anna Chorlton retells traditional stories rooted in the landscapes of Mid and West Cornwall, from cliff tops and sandy shores to granite villages, mines and open moorland. The collection brings together accounts of lovesick giants, playful piskies, hungry dragons, hissing spriggans, merrymaids and restless ghosts, alongside tales of devils and wise women.

The stories are tied closely to the places associated with them. Chorlton visited locations across the region while preparing her retellings, giving the collection a strong sense of landscape and locality. Illustrations by local children and artists complement these accounts, connecting Cornwall’s folklore with the communities and places that continue to preserve its stories.