| Dynamics of Folklore Revised and Exp Edition Contributor(s): Toelken, Barre (Author) |
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ISBN: 0874212030 ISBN-13: 9780874212037 Publisher: Utah State University Press OUR PRICE: $35.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1996 Annotation: Toelken addresses the history and meaning of folklore, using straightforward language, easy definitions, and many insightful examples. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Customs & Traditions - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology |
| Dewey: 390.01 |
| LCCN: 95050243 |
| Physical Information: 0.93" H x 6.12" W x 9.08" (1.39 lbs) 456 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the most comprehensive and widely praised introductions to folklore ever written. Toelken's discussion of the history and meaning of folklore is delivered in straightforward language, easily understood definitions, and a wealth of insightful and entertaining examples. Toelken emphasizes dynamism and variety in the vast array of folk expressions he examines, from "the biology of folklore," to occupational and ethnic lore, food ways, holidays, personal experience narratives, ballads, myths, proverbs, jokes, crafts, and others. Chapters are followed by bibliographical essays, and over 100 photographs illustrate the text. This new edition is accessible to all levels of folklore study and an essential text for classroom instruction. |