Exploring the rich tapestry of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, this book delves into the folk narratives of its diverse inhabitants, including indigenous peoples and Old World immigrants. It captures the stories of loggers, miners, lake sailors, trappers, and townfolk, providing insight into their unique experiences and cultural heritage in this remote and rugged landscape.
All the selections in Richard M. Dorson's Folktales Told around the World were recorded by expert collectors, and the majority of them are published here for the first time. The tales presented are told in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North and South America, and Oceania. Unlike other collections derived in large part from literary texts, this volume meets the criteria of professional folklorists in assembling only authentic examples of folktales as they were orally told. Background information, notes on the narrators, and scholarly commentaries are provided to establish the folkloric character of the tales.
Rich anthology of African-American folklore offers scores of humorous and harrowing stories. Collected during the mid-20th century, the tales tell of talking animals, ghosts, devils, and saints.
Selection of tales, songs, riddles, proverbs and other items of folklore from seven regional cultures of the U.S.A.
Selections from the British Folklorists
1968-1st Univ of chicago. 8vo., 518pp., photo illus., index. Fine in Good DJ.
Exploring the intersection of folklore and industrialization, Richard Dorson embarks on a quest to uncover traditional tales in the Calumet Region of northwest Indiana. He investigates whether folklore persists among the diverse communities of steelworkers, ethnic groups, and African Americans in cities like Gary, Whiting, East Chicago, and Hammond. Dorson's extensive experience as a folklorist enriches this examination of cultural narratives in an industrial landscape, challenging the notion of where and how folklore can thrive.
Without a detailed description available, it's challenging to provide a specific summary of the book's content, themes, or characters. However, it suggests a focus on storytelling or artistic expression, possibly involving a character named Jonathan and a metaphorical or literal interpretation of drawing a long bow. Further context would be needed for a more comprehensive summary.