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The dynamics of folklore /
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...
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Logan, Utah :
Utah State University Press,
1996.
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| Edition: | Revised and expanded edition. |
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
| Summary: | 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 essay. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xi, 439 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780874213256 0874213258 9780585039329 0585039321 |