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The Penguin dictionary of American folklore
By Axelrod, Alan & Oster, Harry & Rawls, Walton H.
- ISBN
- 978-0-67088-752-1
- Publisher
- New York : Viking, 2000.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 1999
This extraordinarily entertaining if finally somewhat limited volume is a winsome overview of themes common to American folklore, tradition, and popular culture, particularly those covered in folklore studies. It consists of 750 entries and over 200 black-and-white illustrations. Entries vary from brief definitions to full essays. Folklore, heroes, common phrases, folk speech, regional and professional lore, and music are included. See Als...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
