'Le Morte d'Arthur' also has elements of cunning folk. Characters like Merlin are known for their cunning and use of magic. Merlin's actions and advice often involve a great deal of trickery and foresight. His cunning plays a significant role in shaping the events and the fates of the other characters in the Arthurian legend, which is an important part of English and European folklore.
Another is 'The Decameron' by Giovanni Boccaccio. It has numerous stories where the protagonists show their cunningness. For example, some characters deceive others to escape difficult situations or to gain wealth and power. The stories are set within a rich tapestry of medieval Italian society and the cunning of the characters often reflects the complex social dynamics of the time.
One great folk horror novel is 'The Ritual' by Adam Nevill. It's about a group of friends who take a wrong turn on a hiking trip and end up in a forest filled with ancient, terrifying secrets. 'Hex' by Thomas Olde Heuvelt is also notable. It tells a story set in a small town haunted by a witch's curse. Then there's 'Melmoth the Wanderer' by Charles Maturin, an older work that has elements of folk horror with its exploration of dark superstitions and the supernatural.
Sure. 'Mexican Gothic' is a great folk horror novel. It takes the reader into a strange and menacing family - based horror story set in a decaying mansion in Mexico. It uses Mexican folklore to build the sense of unease and horror. Also, 'The Wicker Man' novel (based on the cult movie) is full of pagan - inspired horror elements that are deeply rooted in folk traditions.
One famous English folk story is 'Robin Hood'. Robin Hood was an outlaw who lived in Sherwood Forest. He stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Another is 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. Jack climbed the beanstalk and found a giant at the top. There is also 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin'. A piper was hired to get rid of the rats in the town.
😋The novels that I want to recommend to you are Folk Animal Production and Folk Taboos: I Cultivate Virtue in the Human World. The two novels were both mystery and mystery novels. They involved folk magic and supernatural events, which would definitely make your hair stand on end. I hope you like my recommendation, Mwah ~😗
One characteristic could be complex and devious characters. In a cunning folk novel, the characters often use their wits and trickery to achieve their goals. They might deceive others through clever words or actions.
"The Ghost's Record" is a suspense novel written by the author, the Bloodstained Ghost. It's a novel about a wonderful world. The general plot of this novel is as follows: An ordinary Ghost-Hunting Association had actually led to the mysterious tomb's eternal mystery case! The descendants of the Xu and Wang families searched for the mysterious tomb, but they encountered ghosts hitting the wall and demons seducing souls, each of which was shocking. They also encountered the human-faced badger and the zombie king, each of which was fatal! He also witnessed the secret technique of soul refinement, the revenge of the ghost fetus, and the evil spirit entering the dream! Let's see how the descendants of the Spirit Master divined Yin and Yang, turning good into bad, and revealing the ultimate secret behind the bizarre tomb… ---------------------------- " Anecdote " was a suspense novel written by the author, Zero Source. The general plot of the novel was: I don't know if you've ever heard the old people tell you over and over again about the miserable stories of demons and ghosts. You only think of them as stories, but you don't know that these are right beside you… ---------------------------- " The Guide of the Ghosts " was a fantasy romance novel written by the author, Buddha 1. The general plot of this novel was: The living do not ask, the dead do not disturb-the guide was a ghost officer who wandered between the human world and the underworld. ---------------------------- The book, Ghost Story Studio, was written by the author, Twelve Sentences, and was a novel about a mysterious world. The general plot of the novel was: A nightmare descended upon them. Ghosts ran amok, and aristocratic families dominated the world. All living beings were like ants, struggling to survive in the quagmire. Fang Yue inexplicably came to a world where demons and ghosts ran amok. He had the merit system, and all kinds of strange objects such as jade pendants, bronze mirrors, straw sandals, straw raincoats, human skin masks, and so on transformed into merit divine powers to deduce, see, divine, avoid water, paint skin… ---------------------------- " To Hell, to Hell " was a mystery detective novel written by the author, Mad Bewitched. The general plot of the novel was: "Everyone has their own story behind them. Every ghost has their own secrets that no one knows. After understanding these things, will you still be afraid?" ---------------------------- " Strange Codex " was a suspense novel written by Ah Tian. The general plot of the novel was: The stories in the book are all legends and stories that I have heard since I was young. There was also a small portion that he had met in his dreams and could not be made real. Although there were also monsters in the book, most of them were folk legends. There were all kinds of folk legends and all kinds of bizarre stories. These bizarre stories would allow you to have a new understanding of the legends. Book group 75573017, those who like " Strange Transcription " can come and discuss the development of the plot with Ah Tian! ---------------------------- " Strange News of the Great Song " was a historical and folklore novel written by the author, Mu Cang. The general plot of this novel was: [Take you into a different historical folklore story. The perfect combination of 2016's popular historical novel, ancient supernatural and suspense reasoning.] The mountain ghosts comment on the Song Dynasty; The ancient fisherman and woodcutter talk about the rise and fall! How much do you know about the ghost realm? How much do you know about ghosts and gods? Indifference, greed, sin, the complexity of human nature, and the evil thoughts of desire mixed with emotions interweaved to form a mysterious story. ---------------------------- " The Spiritual Path of the Ghost " was a novel about urban life written by the author, Little Ink Dudou. The general plot of this novel was: What is a spirit? What is a ghost? From death to soul rebirth, just like the beginning of human life, one thought is good, one thought is evil. The spirit walks the path of ghosts, and ghosts have no life… An ordinary worker who was lucky enough to obtain the identity of the Spirit's Chosen One would become companions with spirits and enemies with ghosts. Beautiful women, Taoist priests, monks, and Xiuyaoists would accompany him. Divine beasts would protect him from all directions. He would search for ancient tombs, visit famous mountains, worship Taoist temples, explore temples, enter the netherworld, the War Demon Realm, and the Five Realms… ---------------------------- " Ghost Shocking " was a Xianxia novel written by the author, Rampant Hell. The general plot of this novel was: The ancients said that the officials in the human world judged the cases in the human world, and the officials in the underworld judged the grievances of ghosts and spirits. However, there was still a unique person in the world. He judged the difference between Yin and Yang and cut off the gap between life and death. He would be the judge of the kindness and hatred between humans and demons. ---------------------------- The book," Ghost Tales " was a mystery detective novel written by the author, Qing Zheng Shan He. The general plot of this novel was: There was a grocery store in a small city. The boss often had accidents-either seeing ghosts or running into demons.
One famous Japanese horror folk story is 'Kuchisake - onna'. It's about a woman with a slit mouth. Legend has it that she was a beautiful woman who was punished by having her mouth slit from ear to ear. She now wanders around asking people if they think she's pretty. If you answer 'yes', she'll slit your mouth like hers. Another is 'Teke - Teke', the story of a schoolgirl who was hit by a train and now haunts railway tracks, making a 'teke - teke' sound as she drags her upper body with her hands.
One of the most well - known Chinese folk love stories is 'The Butterfly Lovers'. It tells the tragic love between Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai. They fell in love while studying together, but due to family opposition, they couldn't be together in the end and turned into butterflies. Another is 'The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl'. The Cowherd, a poor mortal, fell in love with the Weaver Girl, a fairy. They were separated by the Milky Way but could meet once a year on the Qixi Festival.
Sure. 'The Fisherman' by John Langan is a great pick. It has a unique take on folk horror, involving fishing and ancient, Lovecraftian - like horrors. The way it weaves in the backstories and the growing sense of doom is really engaging.
, I recommend the following horror novels with folk characteristics to you: 1. " Mythical Card Creator ": The protagonist creates a Huaxia Mythical Card Set to deal a dimensional blow to the foreign world, triggering a terrifying aura. 2. " Strange Folk Game: I Become Immortal by Adding Points ": Through the in-game experience, the protagonist unlocks the secrets of folk customs hidden in reality and reveals unknown horror stories. 3. " Folkways Secrets ": The protagonist discovers a mystery that is full of doubts by investigating the field. This suspense novel is full of horror elements. 4. " Thriller Game: Green Tea Is Beautiful and Wild ": When the protagonist participated in a horror game, he got deeper and deeper into the game, and the terrifying atmosphere gradually approached. I hope you like my recommendation.😗