A Folkloristas Progress: Reflections of a Scholaras Life

by Stith Thompson

Stith Thompson (1885-1976), often called the father of U.S. folklore, completed A Folklorist's Progress in 1956. This reflection on his life leads the reader on a journey from his birthplace in Kentucky to the universities of Wisconsin, Harvard, California, Texas, and finally Indiana University. Throughout his career he interacted with scholars throughout the world. His life story reveals his influence on the direction of American folklore...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1879407094
• ISBN13: 9781879407091
• Release Date: November 1996
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher