Buying the Wind
Regional Folklore in the United States
Format:Paperback
Publisher:The University of Chicago Press
Published:1st Aug '72
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This anthology of regional folklore displays the abundance, humor, and continuing vigor of the American oral tradition. The collection explores rich and distinctive lore of Maine Down-Easters, Pennsylvania Dutchmen, Southern mountaineers, Louisiana Cajuns, Illinois Egyptians, Southwest Mexicans, and Utah Mormons.
Their tales, songs, riddles, proverbs, games, superstitions, and customs provide a wealth of living folklore presented here as it was recorded in the field. And this unvarnished folklore fact—retains the spicy flavor of authentic narrative, told in the vernacular of the skillful folk storyteller.
ISBN: 9780226158624
Dimensions: 20mm x 14mm x 4mm
Weight: 737g
592 pages