Since the earliest days of universities, students have told stories
about their daily lives, often emphasizing extraordinary,
surprising, and baffling events. This book examines the fascinating
world of college and university legends. While it primarily looks
at legends, it also gives some attention to rumors, pranks,
rituals, and other forms of folklore. Included are introductory
chapters on types of campus folklore, a collection of some 50
legends from a broad range of colleges and universities, an
overview of scholarship, and a discussion of campus legends in
movies, television, and popular culture. Since the earliest days of
universities, students have told stories about their daily lives,
often emphasizing extraordinary, surprising, and baffling events.
Legends often dramatize certain hopes and fears, showing how
stressful and exciting the college experience can be. From the
stereotype of the absent minded professor to the adventures of
spring break to the mysterious world of fraternities and
sororities, campus legends have also become an important part of
popular culture. This book provides a convenient, readable
introduction to campus legends. While the volume focuses primarily
on legends, it also explores rumors, pranks, rituals, and other
related folklore types. The book begins with an overview of college
and university folklore. This is followed by a discussion of
particular types of legends and other folklore genres. The handbook
then presents some 50 examples of college and university legends,
including ghost stories, urban legends, food lore, drinking tales,
murders and suicides, and many others. These examples are
accompanied by brief comments. The book next surveys scholarship on
campus folklore and discusses the place of college and university
legends in films, television, literature, and popular culture. The
volume cites numerous print and electronic resources.
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