Folklore: The Basics (Paperback, 3rd Edition)

Folklore: The Basics is an engaging guide to the practice and interpretation of folklore. Taking examples from around the world, it explores the role of folklore in expressing fundamental human needs, desires, and anxieties that often are often not revealed through other means. Providing a clear framework for approaching the study of folklore, it introduces the reader to methodologies for identifying, documenting, interpreting and applying key information about folklore and its relevance to modern life. From the Brothers Grimm to Internet Memes, it addresses such topics as:

What is folklore?

How do we study it?

Why does folklore matter?

How does folklore relate to elite culture?

Is folklore changing in a digital age?

With case studies, suggestions for reading and a glossary of key terminology, Folklore: The Basics supports readers in becoming familiar with folkloric traditions and interpret cultural expression. It is an essential read for anyone approaching the study of folklore for the first time.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. What is Folklore, and Why Does It Matter? Problem and Practice

2. What Does Folklore Denote? Identification and Annotation

3. What Does Folklore Connote? Analysis and Explanation

4. What Is Folklore’s Relevance? Implication and Application.

References

Index/

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The Basics
Release date:	September 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	Simon J Bronner
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	240
Edition:	3rd Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-77495-7
Categories:	Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Myth & legend told as fiction Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology Promotions
LSN:	1-138-77495-2
Barcode:	9781138774957

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