A Companion To Folklore
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A Companion To Folklore
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Author : Regina F. Bendix
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2014-08-25
A Companion To Folklore written by Regina F. Bendix and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-25 with Social Science categories.
A Companion to Folklore presents an original and comprehensive collection of essays from international experts in the field of folklore studies. Unprecedented in depth and scope, this state-of-the-art collection uniquely displays the vitality of folklore research across the globe. An unprecedented collection of original, state of the art essays on folklore authored by international experts Examines the practices and theoretical approaches developed to understand the phenomena of folklore Considers folklore in the context of multi-disciplinary topics that include poetics, performance, religious practice, myth, ritual and symbol, oral textuality, history, law, politics and power as well as the social base of folklore Selected by Choice as a 2013 Outstanding Academic Title
A Companion To The Fairy Tale
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Author : Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson
language : en
Publisher: DS Brewer
Release Date : 2003
A Companion To The Fairy Tale written by Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson and has been published by DS Brewer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Literary Criticism categories.
This title discusses the characteristics of the traditional fairy tale in Europe and North America, and various theories of its development and interpretation.
A Companion To The Folklore Myths Customs Of Britain
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Author : Marc Alexander
language : en
Publisher: Sutton Publishing
Release Date : 2002
A Companion To The Folklore Myths Customs Of Britain written by Marc Alexander and has been published by Sutton Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with History categories.
With over a thousand entries, this illustrated encyclopedia is the most comprehensive guide to the legends and beliefs of the British Isles.
The Oxford Companion To Australian Folklore
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Author : Gwenda Davey
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1993
The Oxford Companion To Australian Folklore written by Gwenda Davey and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Reference categories.
One of the best ways to ascertain a nation's character is to examine its informal or unofficial culture - its folklore. Australians' sense of nationality is defined not merely in relation to the places they inhabit and the careers they pursue, but also via the slang and languages they speak, the jokes and yarns they exchange, the objects they make, the way they behave towards one another, and the games they play. As Australia approaches the centenary of Federation, it is timely that questions should be asked about the nature of the Australian identity in a changing, urbanized, multicultural society. The Oxford Companion to Australian Folklore addresses these questions and illustrates the range and importance of Australia's folkloric heritage. Some of Australia's best-known writers, folklorists and academics have contributed articles to the Companion. Entries range from the descriptive (Gumleaf playing) to the analytical (Popular culture and folklore); from country halls to graffiti to archival preservation of audio tapes; from the bunyip to rebetika (Greek blues); from chain letters to patchwork quilts and Wagga rugs. Also included are biographies of notables in the folklore field, and short entries on myths and heroes such as Ned Kelly, Henry Lawson, 'The Wild Colonial Boy' and 'The Dog on the Tucker Box'. Many entries contain references for those wishing to read further on a particular topic, and an appendix supplies bibliographic guidance for researchers. Until recently, Australia was one of the few countries in the world that tended to disregard the collection, preservation, study and recognition of its folk heritage and its contemporary folklore. As well as being an invaluablereference for students, families and cultural historians, The Oxford Companion to Australian Folklore is a milestone in the scholarship of Australian folklore.
A Companion To Greek Mythology
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Author : Ken Dowden
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2014-01-28
A Companion To Greek Mythology written by Ken Dowden and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-28 with Literary Criticism categories.
A Companion to Greek Mythology presents a series of essays that explore the phenomenon of Greek myth from its origins in shared Indo-European story patterns and the Greeks’ contacts with their Eastern Mediterranean neighbours through its development as a shared language and thought-system for the Greco-Roman world. Features essays from a prestigious international team of literary experts Includes coverage of Greek myth’s intersection with history, philosophy and religion Introduces readers to topics in mythology that are often inaccessible to non-specialists Addresses the Hellenistic and Roman periods as well as Archaic and Classical Greece
Sutton Companion To The Folklore Myths And Customs Of Britain
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Author : Alexander Barrie
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2005-11-24
Sutton Companion To The Folklore Myths And Customs Of Britain written by Alexander Barrie and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-11-24 with History categories.
Britain's rich and varied folklore, legends and beliefs provide an insight into the island's history. Every invader, refugee or settler has helped contribute some new element or twist to the complex pattern of our national heritage. This volume provides a comprehensive companion to legends and customs in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
The York Companion To Themes And Motifs Of World Literature
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Author : Saad Elkhadem
language : en
Publisher: Fredericton, N.B. : York Press
Release Date : 1981
The York Companion To Themes And Motifs Of World Literature written by Saad Elkhadem and has been published by Fredericton, N.B. : York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Characters and characteristics in literature categories.
A Dictionary Of English Folklore
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Author : Jacqueline Simpson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2000
A Dictionary Of English Folklore written by Jacqueline Simpson and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with England categories.
Are there any legends about cats? Is Cinderella an English story? What is (or was) a Mumming Play? The subject of folklore covers an extremely wide field, with connections to virtually every aspect of life. It ranges from the bizarre to the seemingly mundane. Similarly, folklore is as much afeature of the modern technological age as the ancient world, of every part of the country, both urban and rural, and of every age group and occupation. Containing 2,000 entries, from dragons to Mother Goose, May Day to Michaelmas, this new reference work is an absorbing and entertaining guide to English folklore. Aimed at a broad general readership, the dictionary provides an authoritative reference source on such legendary characters as the Babesin the Wood, Jack the Giant Killer, and Robin Hood, and gives entertaining and informative explanations of a wide range of subjects in folklore, from nosebleeds and wishbones to cats and hot cross buns.
The Feminist Companion To Mythology
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Author : Carolyne Larrington
language : en
Publisher: Thorsons Publishers
Release Date : 1992
The Feminist Companion To Mythology written by Carolyne Larrington and has been published by Thorsons Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Literary Criticism categories.
Contains articles related to women and mythology on regional themes; includes articles by White and Payne on Aboriginal mythology annotated separately.
The Cambridge Companion To Greek Mythology
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Author : Roger D. Woodard
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2007-11-12
The Cambridge Companion To Greek Mythology written by Roger D. Woodard and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-12 with History categories.
Professor Roger Woodard brings together a group of the world's most authoritative scholars of classical myth to present a thorough treatment of all aspects of Greek mythology. Sixteen original articles guide the reader through all aspects of the ancient mythic tradition and its influence around the world and in later years. The articles examine the forms and uses of myth in Greek oral and written literature, from the epic poetry of 8th century BC to the mythographic catalogues of the early centuries AD. They examine the relationship between myth, art, religion and politics among the ancient Greeks and its reception and influence on later society from the Middle Ages to present day literature, feminism and cinema. This Companion volume's comprehensive coverage makes it ideal reading for students of Greek mythology and for anyone interested in the myths of the ancient Greeks and their impact on western tradition.