Story: A Handbook

by Jacqueline S. Thursby

Book Overview

Folklore is the cultural expression of a people, and it makes up key elements of the stories they tell. Using easily accessible language, this book defines, separates, and gracefully weaves together story and folklore. From the ancient world of traveling bards in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, to the contemporary world of storytelling festivals, fan fiction, and digital story conferences, this reference unravels confusion between concepts...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313334307
• ISBN13: 9780313334306
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.5"