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An Anthology of American Folktales and Legends,Used
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For folklorists, students, as well as general readers, this is the most comprehensive survey of American folktales and legends currently available. It offers an amazing variety of American legend and lore everything from Appalachian Jack tales, African American folklore, riddles, trickster tales, tall tales, tales of the supernatural, legends of crime and criminals, tales of women, and even urban legends.The anthology is divided into three main sections Native American and Hawaiian Narratives, Folktales, and Legends and within each section the individual stories explore the myriad narrative traditions and genres from various geographic regions of the United States. Each section and tale genre is introduced and placed in its narrative context by noted folklorist Frank de Caro. Tale type and motif indexes complete the work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'An Anthology of American Folktales and Legends' about? A: This anthology provides a comprehensive survey of American folktales and legends, encompassing a variety of narrative traditions from different regions of the United States.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Frank de Caro, a noted folklorist.
- Q: What are the main sections of the anthology? A: The anthology is divided into three main sections: Native American and Hawaiian Narratives, Folktales, and Legends.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: When was 'An Anthology of American Folktales and Legends' published? A: It was published on November 15, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, it is suitable for folklorists, students, and general readers, making it a valuable resource for academic study.
- Q: Does the anthology include indexes? A: Yes, the anthology includes tale type and motif indexes to enhance its usability.
- Q: What topics does the anthology cover? A: It covers a variety of topics including Appalachian Jack tales, African American folklore, trickster tales, tall tales, supernatural tales, and urban legends.