Interpreting Folklore..". Dundes has produced a work which will be useful to both students and teachers who wish to broaden their understanding of modern folklore." -- Center for Southern Folklore Magazine "It is impossible ever to remain unimpressed with [Dundes'] excursuses, however much one may be in disagreement (or not) with his conclusions." -- Forum for Modern Language Studies Often controversial, Alan Dundes's scholarship is always provocative, perceptive, and intelligent. His concern here is to assess the material folklorists have so painstakingly amassed and classified, to interpret folklore, and to use folklore to increase our understanding of human nature and culture. |
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... reported the follow- ing abbreviated text collected in Scranton , Pennsylvania , in 1930 ; " Two twins are conversing in the womb . ' Who's that bald - headed guy that comes in here every night and spits in my eye ? " " The important ...
... reported the follow- ing abbreviated text collected in Scranton , Pennsylvania , in 1930 ; " Two twins are conversing in the womb . ' Who's that bald - headed guy that comes in here every night and spits in my eye ? " " The important ...
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... reported from both America and Europe in which fleas conceal themselves in various parts of the female anatomy , agreeing to meet the next day to compare notes . The flea who spent the night in the vagina reports that a bald- headed ...
... reported from both America and Europe in which fleas conceal themselves in various parts of the female anatomy , agreeing to meet the next day to compare notes . The flea who spent the night in the vagina reports that a bald- headed ...
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... reported in England , Scotland , and France , among other places , where they are commonly used in wedding customs ( Monger 1975 ) . In Stockport , Cheshire , a premar- riage ceremony includes the groom's friends presenting him with a ...
... reported in England , Scotland , and France , among other places , where they are commonly used in wedding customs ( Monger 1975 ) . In Stockport , Cheshire , a premar- riage ceremony includes the groom's friends presenting him with a ...
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Texture Text and Context | 20 |
The Curious Case of the Widemouth Frog | 62 |
A Folkloristic Reflection of | 69 |
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