American Folklore And Legend
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American Folklore And Legend
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Author : Jane Polley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
American Folklore And Legend written by Jane Polley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Social Science categories.
This illustrated account presents an interesting history of folklore as well as a retelling of famous American legends.
America In Legend
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Author : Richard M. Dorson
language : en
Publisher: Pantheon
Release Date : 1974-08-12
America In Legend written by Richard M. Dorson and has been published by Pantheon this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974-08-12 with Social Science categories.
This is a collection of American folklore from colonial times to the present.
American Myths Legends And Tall Tales 3 Volumes
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Author : Christopher R. Fee
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2016-08-29
American Myths Legends And Tall Tales 3 Volumes written by Christopher R. Fee and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-29 with Social Science categories.
A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Folklore has been a part of American culture for as long as humans have inhabited North America, and increasingly formed an intrinsic part of American culture as diverse peoples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania arrived. In modern times, folklore and tall tales experienced a rejuvenation with the emergence of urban legends and the growing popularity of science fiction and conspiracy theories, with mass media such as comic books, television, and films contributing to the retelling of old myths. This multi-volume encyclopedia will teach readers the central myths and legends that have formed American culture since its earliest years of settlement. Its entries provide a fascinating glimpse into the collective American imagination over the past 400 years through the stories that have shaped it. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides detailed information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography that will direct students or interested general readers toward other sources for further investigation. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.
Great American Folklore
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Author : Kemp P. Battle
language : en
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Release Date : 1986
Great American Folklore written by Kemp P. Battle and has been published by Doubleday Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Social Science categories.
Great American Folklore gathers together nearly three hundred of the most entertaining legends, tall tales, and ballads from America's distinctive oral heritage.
American Folk Legend
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Author : Wayland Debs Hand
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1979-01-01
American Folk Legend written by Wayland Debs Hand and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979-01-01 with History categories.
Globe American Folklore And Legends Tm 92
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Author : Globe
language : en
Publisher: Globe Fearon
Release Date : 1996-01-01
Globe American Folklore And Legends Tm 92 written by Globe and has been published by Globe Fearon this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-01-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
In less than one class period, students can easily finish short pieces that include traditional tales and myths of the Americas and the Caribbean, famous heroes and infamous villains like King Arthur and Jesse James, and original stories of incredible feats - many based on real-life disasters such as the Titanic and Hurricane Andrew. Students also explore plays drawing on diverse individuals and events from history, classic science, and fiction. Interest Level: 6-12Reading Level: 3-8
American Folklore And Legends
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Author : John J. Marcatante
language : en
Publisher: Globe Fearon Company
Release Date : 1980
American Folklore And Legends written by John J. Marcatante and has been published by Globe Fearon Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Folklore categories.
Folklore and legends may be based on someone who really lived, in fact, people might even be found in the history books. When storytellers pass the on events some have a tendency to stretch the truth and tall tales/folklore comes into being. Many of the legends in this book are based on true events.
An Anthology Of American Folktales And Legends
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Author : Frank de Caro
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-12-18
An Anthology Of American Folktales And Legends written by Frank de Caro and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-18 with Business & Economics categories.
For folklorists, students, as well as general readers, this is the most comprehensive survey of American folktales and legends currently available. It offers an amazing variety of American legend and lore - everything from Appalachian Jack tales, African American folklore, riddles, trickster tales, tall tales, tales of the supernatural, legends of crime and criminals, tales of women, and even urban legends.The anthology is divided into three main sections - Native American and Hawaiian Narratives, Folktales, and Legends - and within each section the individual stories explore the myriad narrative traditions and genres from various geographic regions of the United States. Each section and tale genre is introduced and placed in its narrative context by noted folklorist Frank de Caro. Tale type and motif indexes complete the work.
American Folklore
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Author : Jan Harold Brunvand
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 1998
American Folklore written by Jan Harold Brunvand and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Folklore categories.
First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
American Myths Legends And Tall Tales
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Author : Christopher R. Fee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
American Myths Legends And Tall Tales written by Christopher R. Fee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Encyclopedias categories.
These volumes survey of the history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.