| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 439 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
The folklore process -- Dynamics of the folk group -- The folk performance -- Dimensions of the folk event -- Aesthetics and repertoire -- Folklore and connotation -- Folklore and cultural worldview -- Surrounded by folklore -- Folklore research -- Applications of folklore |
| 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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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English |
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digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve pda MiAaHDL |
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Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 13, 2023) |
| Subject |
Folklore -- Methodology.
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Folklore -- United States.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Customs & Traditions.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General.
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Folklore
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Folklore -- Methodology
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Manners and customs
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Kulturanthropologie
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Folklore -- Méthodologie.
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Folklore -- États-Unis.
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Social life and customs. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140527
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| Subject |
United States
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États-Unis -- Moeurs et coutumes.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780874213256 |
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0874213258 |
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9780585039329 |
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0585039321 |
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