Folklore Studies: Ancient and Modern is a comprehensive book written by W.R. Halliday that explores the history, theories, and practices of folklore studies. The book is divided into two parts, the first part delves into the ancient origins of folklore, tracing its roots to prehistoric times and examining the role of folklore in early societies. The second part of the book focuses on modern folklore studies, exploring the various approaches and methodologies used by scholars in the field.Throughout the book, Halliday ...
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Folklore Studies: Ancient and Modern is a comprehensive book written by W.R. Halliday that explores the history, theories, and practices of folklore studies. The book is divided into two parts, the first part delves into the ancient origins of folklore, tracing its roots to prehistoric times and examining the role of folklore in early societies. The second part of the book focuses on modern folklore studies, exploring the various approaches and methodologies used by scholars in the field.Throughout the book, Halliday provides a detailed analysis of the key concepts and themes in folklore studies, including the nature of folklore, the relationship between folklore and literature, the role of folklore in shaping cultural identity, and the impact of modernization on traditional folklore practices. He also examines the various types of folklore, including myths, legends, folktales, and ballads, and discusses the ways in which they have been collected, recorded, and analyzed over time.Overall, Folklore Studies: Ancient and Modern is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of folklore studies. It provides a comprehensive overview of the field, covering both its ancient roots and its modern developments, and offers valuable insights into the ways in which folklore has shaped and continues to shape our understanding of culture and society.This is a new release of the original 1924 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Book. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Red cloth, lettered in gilt. Dampstaining along fore-edge of each cover extends 1/2" to 1" onto cover, otherwise only light shelf wear, with slight sunning to spine panel. Firm binding, clean interior. xvii, 172 pp.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 192 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
