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.
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Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co. Pub. Date: 17th January 1998 Catalog: Book Media: Hardcover Number Of Pages: 640 Ean: 9780393972238 Isbn: 0393972232
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You wouldn't know by looking at it.... ~ Written on Jan 12, 1999. 17 out of 18 users found this review helpful.
that this was actually a good book. My professor made us purchase this for a foklore class. He told us that it was not all that exciting, but I beg to differ. I found this to be an excellent leisure reading book as well as an excellent textbook for class. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in folklore.
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