A Companion to Folklore
| Author | : Regina F. Bendix |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 692 |
| Release | : 2012-04-23 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781405194990 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1405194995 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Companion to Folklore written by Regina F. Bendix and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
