Publisher's Synopsis
Folklore Studies: Ancient and Modern by W. R. Halliday is a comprehensive exploration of the field of folklore studies. The book delves into the history and evolution of folklore, from its ancient roots to its modern-day manifestations. It explores the various theories and approaches to studying folklore, including the historical, anthropological, and literary perspectives. The book also examines the different types of folklore, including myths, legends, folktales, and ballads, and how they have been transmitted and transformed over time. It discusses the role of folklore in shaping cultural identity and how it has been used to express social and political values. Throughout the book, Halliday provides numerous examples of folklore from around the world, including stories, songs, and customs from various cultures and time periods. He also includes a discussion of the challenges and controversies surrounding the study of folklore, including issues of authenticity, representation, and appropriation. Overall, Folklore Studies: Ancient and Modern is a comprehensive and engaging overview of the field of folklore studies, providing readers with a deep understanding of the history, theory, and practice of this fascinating discipline.1924. The particular papers the author selected for this book all deal with matters which interested him to work out. They are all concerned with topics of some importance to students of folklore, but with one exception, the periodicals in which they have previously appeared are not widely read by folklorists. Contents: gypsies of Turkey; Byzantine carol; modern Greek carols in honor of St. Basil; singing games and seasonal songs in ancient Greece; of snake-stones; Damis of Ninevah and Walter of Oxford.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.
