ISBN:
9780313336102
Language:
English
Pages:
XVI, 209 S.
,
Ill.
,
25 cm
Edition:
1. publ.
Series Statement:
Greenwood folklore handbooks
DDC:
398.2089918
Keywords:
Folklore
;
Volksliteratur
;
Volkskunde
;
Slawen
;
Slawische Sprachen
;
Slavs Folklore
;
Slawische Sprachen
;
Volksliteratur
;
Slawen
;
Volkskunde
Abstract:
The people of Eastern Europe have a long and rich cultural history. Central to that history are the folktales, traditions, and customs of the region. Some elements of Slavic folklore, such as vampire legends and Easter eggs, are well known, while others are more obscure. And when the Slavs came to America, they brought much of their folklore to the new world, where it continues to flourish today. This book is a short but thorough introduction to Slavic folklore. Written expressly for students and general readers, it systematically overviews Slavic folklore. It discusses the many different types of folklore and summarizes scholarship and research on the subject. It provides a wide range of texts and examples from the Slavic folk tradition and explores the role of Slavic folklore in literature and popular culture. The volume cites numerous print and electronic sources and closes with a glossary and selected, general bibliography. Literature students will enjoy learning about Slavic tales and customs, while students in social studies classes will learn more about the culture of Eastern Europe.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [189]-201) and index
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