The Journal Of American Folk-Lore (Volume Viii) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354215803)

Unearthed voices of a young nation: The Journal of American Folk-Lore (Volume VIII) collects the field notes, tales and scholarly reflections that shaped early folklore study. Stories that shaped a nation. At once an american folklore anthology and a working folk tales collection, this volume preserves the cadence of storytelling alongside essays on myth and oral tradition, offering native american legends, regional traditional folk stories and brief transcriptions of songs, sayings and local belief. The material ranges from concise notes to longer, analytical pieces, so the reader meets both the immediate texture of spoken narrative and the period's developing impulse to document and interpret. More than nostalgia, Volume VIII is an essential window into nineteenth-century america and united states cultural history and a core node among folklore studies resources. For academic folklore research it functions as primary evidence; for general readers it provides vivid narratives, unexpected humour and regional colour. Placed among classic folklore volumes and within any reputable folklore journal archive, it operates as a reference for folklorists and as accessible reading for casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike. The journal offers insight into how myth and oral tradition travelled, adapted and were debated in print - a vital companion for those tracing the social life of stories. Its annotations and cross-references reward close reading, and the interplay of anecdote and analysis makes the material approachable for anyone curious about cultural roots. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Elegant in tone and rigorous in observation, the material rewards both casual curiosity and focused study. Librarians, students and collectors will value Volume VIII as an accessible source for research and as a distinguished presence among classic folklore volumes.

Author: Unknown
ISBN-10: 9354215807
ISBN-13: 9789354215803
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 11/19/2020
Pages: 694
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.53d