Slavic folklore has great cultural significance and international
influence. Written for students and general readers, this book
offers a brief but thorough introduction to Slavic folklore.
Included are explanations of the different types of Slavic
folklore, the role of Slavic folklore in literature and popular
culture, and the state of criticism and scholarship on this field
of interest. The volume provides numerous examples and cites print
and electronic sources for further reading. The people of Eastern
Europe have a long and rich cultural history. Central to that
history are the folktales, traditions, and customs of the region.
Some elements of Slavic folklore, such as vampire legends and
Easter eggs, are well known, while others are more obscure. And
when the Slavs came to America, they brought much of their folklore
to the new world, where it continues to flourish today. This book
is a short but thorough introduction to Slavic folklore. Written
expressly for students and general readers, it systematically
overviews Slavic folklore. It discusses the many different types of
folklore and summarizes scholarship and research on the subject. It
provides a wide range of texts and examples from the Slavic folk
tradition and explores the role of Slavic folklore in literature
and popular culture. The volume cites numerous print and electronic
sources and closes with a glossary and selected, general
bibliography. Literature students will enjoy learning about Slavic
tales and customs, while students in social studies classes will
learn more about the culture of Eastern Europe.
General
| Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Greenwood Folklore Handbooks |
| Release date: |
September 2007 |
| First published: |
September 2007 |
| Authors: |
Natalie Kononenko
|
| Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
232 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-33610-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-313-33610-5 |
| Barcode: |
9780313336102 |
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