The dynamics of folklore / Barre Toelken.

By:

Toelken, Barre

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Logan, Utah : Utah State University Press, 1996.Edition: Rev. and expanded edDescription: 1 online resource (xi, 439 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9780874213256
0874213258
0585039321
9780585039329

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Dynamics of folklore.DDC classification:

390/.01 20

LOC classification:

GR40 .T63 1996eb

Other classification:

73.81
7,26

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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.

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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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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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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