The Study of American Folklore: An Introduction
Year: 1980
Type: article
Abstract: 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.
Source: Western Folklore
DOI: 10.2307/1500071
Authors: Kenneth Laine Ketner, Jan Harold Brunvand
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W2000965110