The Study of American Folklore: An Introduction (4th Edition)

W. W. Norton & Company

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UPC:
9780393972238
Maximum Purchase:
2 units
Binding:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
1/17/1998
Release Date:
1/17/1998
Author:
Brunvand, Jan Harold
Language:
English: Published; English: Original Language; English
Edition:
Fourth
Pages:
640
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The definitive introduction to American folklore. Distinguished folklorist Jan Harold Brunvand, famous for his collections of 'urban legends,' offers readers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the field of folklore. New to the fourth edition are 67 "Focus" boxes that provide in-depth examples of folk genres, research methods, and theoretical approaches, and over 70 photographs that illustrate material and performative folk traditions.