Unlocking the Love-Lock: The History and Heritage of a Contemporary Custom

by Ceri Houlbrook

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Explores the worldwide popularity of the love-lock as a ritual token of love and commitment by considering its history, symbolism, and heritage.

" T]his is an eminently enjoyable and thorough investigation of a popular phenomenon through the lens of heritage and folk tradition."--Sara De Nardi, Western Sydney University

A padlock is a mundane object, designed to fulfil a specific - and secular - purpose. A contemporary...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1789209854

ISBN13:9781789209853

Release Date:January 2021

Publisher:Berghahn Books

Length:260 Pages

Weight:0.64 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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