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This book is a landmark in folklore studies in the United States. It is a virtual cornucopia of riches, and features the work of sixty scholars and practitioners, representing a multitude of approaches to the discipline.

A virtual cornucopia of riches, Handbook of American Folklore features the work of sixty scholars and practitioners, representing a multitude of approaches to the discipline. About half of the contributions deal with local American materials, exploring such topics as family folklore,... Read Full Overview