Dr. Jacqueline Simpson is a distinguished British researcher and author specializing in folklore and legend. With a background in English Literature and Medieval Icelandic studies from Bedford College, University of London, she has authored and co-authored numerous works, including collections of local legends from Iceland, Scandinavia, and England. Her collaboration with Jennifer Westwood produced notable regional folklore studies, and she co-wrote "The Penguin Dictionary of English Folklore" with Steve Roud. Simpson's expertise has made her a respected figure in her field, earning her the Folklore Society's Coote Lake Research Medal in 2008.
Simpson's career has been marked by her focus on regional narratives, distinguishing her work from broader studies of international fairy tales. Her scholarly contributions extend beyond writing, as she has held key roles within the Folklore Society, including Editor, Secretary, and President. In 2010, she was appointed Visiting Professor of Folklore at the Sussex Centre of Folklore, Fairy Tales and Fantasy at the University of Chichester. Her influence even reached popular culture, as her encounter with Terry Pratchett led to a professional collaboration, highlighting her deep knowledge of folklore traditions. Simpson continues to reside in West Sussex, England, where she remains an active figure in folklore research.
Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
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1
Beowulf and it's Analogies
1968
2
The Penguin English Dictionary
1969
3
Icelandic Folktales and Legends
1972
4
The Folklore of Sussex
1973
5
The Folklore Of The Welsh Border
1976
6
British Dragons
1980
7
The Viking World
1980
8
European Mythology
1987
9
The Lore of the Land (With: Jennifer Westwood)
2005
10
Country Lore and Legends
2009
11
Green Men & White Swans
2010
12
The Penguin Book of Ghosts (With: Jennifer Westwood)
2010
Discworld Companion Books
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Title
Year
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1
The Streets of Ankh Morpork ( By: Terry Pratchett)
1993
2
The Discworld Companion (By: Terry Pratchett)
1994
3
The Discworld Mapp ( By: Terry Pratchett)
1995
4
The Pratchett Portfolio ( By: Terry Pratchett)
1996
5
Discworld's Diary Unseen University Diary 1998 ( By: Terry Pratchett)
1997
6
Discworld's Ankh-Morpork City Watch Diary ( By: Terry Pratchett)
1998
7
A Tourist Guide to Lancre (By: Terry Pratchett, Stephen Briggs)
1998
8
Discworld Assassins' Guild Yearbook and Diary 2000 ( By: Terry Pratchett)
1999
9
Nanny Ogg's Cookbook (By: Terry Pratchett, Stephen Briggs, Tina Hannan)
1999
10
Death's Domain ( By: Terry Pratchett)
1999
11
Discworld Fools' Guild Yearbook and Diary 2001 ( By: Terry Pratchett)
2000
12
GURPS Discworld Also (By: Terry Pratchett, Phil Masters)