The Study of American Folklore: An Introduction

By Jan Harold Brunvand

Book Overview

Distinguished folklorist Jan Harold Brunvand, famous for his collections of 'urban legends, ' offers readers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the field of folklore. New to the fourth edition are 67 "Focus" boxes that provide in-depth examples of folk genres, research methods, and theoretical approaches, and over 70 photographs that illustrate material and performative folk traditions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393972232
• ISBN13: 9780393972238
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W.
• Length: 640 Pages
• Weight: 2.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

You wouldn't know by looking at it....

that this was actually a good book. My professor made us purchase this for a foklore class. He told us that it was not all that exciting, but I beg to differ. I found this to be an excellent leisure reading book as well as an excellent textbook for class. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in folklore.