An interpretation of the Palio of Siena. This study is an expression of the soul of the city, endlessly rich in symbolism, metaphor, and life.
Alan Dundes Books
Alan Dundes was a folklorist whose work was central to establishing folklore as an academic discipline. His influential writings delved into deep-seated folk beliefs and customs, often revealing hidden meanings within seemingly ordinary phenomena. Dundes explored how folklore shapes our perception of the world and reflects cultural values, offering readers a new lens through which to view their surroundings. His analyses contributed significantly to understanding the complexities of human culture.
The Blood Libel Legend
- 396 pages
- 14 hours of reading
What do we know of the power of legend? How do we put to rest a vicious story, born more than nine centuries ago yet surfacing even today on American television talk shows? The infamous blood libel legend was partly responsible for the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492, the basis of persecutions and actual courtroom trials throughout Europe, and exploited in Nazi propaganda.
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- 6 hours of reading