Re-Situating Folklore: Folk Contexts And Twentieth-Century Literature And Art by Rosan Augusta Jordan
Examines the works of a wide range of twentieth-century writers and visual artists who "re-situate" folklore into their creations, providing a new framework for assessing how their use of folklore affects the ways we interpret their work. The book also looks at the broader question of why folklore... Price:$35.00
Smokehouse Ham, Spoon Bread, and Scuppernong Wine: The Folklore and Art of Appalachian Cooking (10th Anniversary Edition) by Cumberland House Publishing
Winner of the James Beard Foundation Cookbook of the Year Award! Smokehouse Ham, Spoon Bread, & Scuppernong Wine is a scrumptious slice of Smoky Mountain and Blue Ridge hill country foodlore handed down from Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, Germany, and the Cherokee Nation. In addition to... Price:$29.99
Tales of Old Japan: Folklore, Fairy Tales, Ghost Stories and Legends of the Samurai by Dover Publications
An engrossing array of stories, this entertaining volume chronicles an ancient culture. The book provides grisly accounts of revenge and knightly exploits, a fascinating eyewitness account of a hara-kiri ceremony, tales of vampires and samurai, Buddhist sermons, and the plots of four No plays. 38... Price:$12.95
Chinese Fairy Tales and Fantasies (Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library) by Pantheon
This fresh and elegant translation of 100 tales from 25 centuries of Chinese literature opens up a magical world far from our customary haunts. Illustrated with woodcuts. Price:$16.95
American Folklore (The Chicago History of American Civilization) by University Of Chicago Press
Here, grounded firmly in American history, is a skilled folklorist's survey of the entire field of America's folklore—from colonization to mass culture.Tracing the forms and content of American folklore, Mr. Dorson reveals the richness, pathos, and humor of genuine folklore, which he... Price:$32.50
Chicano Folklore: A Guide to the Folktales, Traditions, Rituals and Religious Practices of Mexican Americans by Oxford University Press, USA
Did you know that barrio is a term for a Chicano neighborhood, and that some of the oldest barrios can be found in major U.S. cities, like Los Angeles, Chicago, El Paso, and San Antonio? Or that menudo is actually a soup-type dish made with tripe, the stomach lining of a cow, and typically eaten... Price:$24.99
A Treasury of Nebraska Pioneer Folklore by University of Nebraska Press
Folklore tells us something about almost every aspect of the life of the people. This rich and entertaining collection of Nebraska pioneer folklore, taken largely from the Nebraska Folklore Pamphlets issued by the Federal Writers' Project in the 1930s, is intended first and foremost for the general... Price:$21.95
Spellcasters: Witches and Witchcraft in History, Folklore, and Popular Culture by Taylor Trade Publishing
Delving deeply into their rich and varied history, Spellcasters unveils the most interesting and intriguing details about witches and witchcraft, both fabled and factual, classic and contemporary. Price:$24.95
The Food, Folklore, and Art of Lowcountry Cooking: A Celebration of the Foods, History, and Romance Handed Down from England, Africa, the Caribbean, France, Germany, and Scotland by Cumberland House
The perfect gift for Southerners, history lovers, and foodies alike. Discover the secrets of one of the most mysterious, romantic regions in the South: the Lowcountry. James Beard Cookbook of the Year Award-winning author Joe Dabney produces another gem with this comprehensive celebration of... Price:$29.99
Inventing Popular Culture: From Folklore to Globalization (Blackwell Manifestos) by Wiley-Blackwell
John Storey, a leading figure in the field of Cultural Studies, offers an illuminating and vibrant account of the development of popular culture. Addressing issues such as globalization, intellectualism, and consumerism, Inventing Popular Culture presents an engaging assessment of one of the most... Price:$32.95