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Release : 1976
Genre : Social Science
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Download or read book A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore written by . This book was released on 1976. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the diverse oral traditions of the African American cultures of the New World.
Author : Harold Courlander
Release : 2004-11
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Book Synopsis A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore by : Harold Courlander
Download or read book A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore written by Harold Courlander. This book was released on 2004-11. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore, esteemed novelist and folklorist Harold Courlander brings together another extensive and unique collection of tales, recollections, epics, traditions, beliefs, myths, historical chronicles, and songs, this time from the numerous black cultures of the New World. This remarkable exploration, which covers the unwritten traditions and literature of the Spanish-, French-, and English-speaking islands of the Caribbean, the areas of Central and South America inhabited by people of African descent, and the black communities of the United States, brings to light amazing tales of scoundrels, heroes, rollicking adventures, and friendship, descriptions of cult life around which many traditions and beliefs flowed, insight into the social scene in places where black and white ideas intermingled and became Afro-American, and much more. With a focus on the interconnectedness of cultural inheritances throughout the Afro-American region as well as the local divergences, A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore eloquently demonstrates the powerful cultural influence of Africa on this side of the Atlantic. Book jacket.
Author : Harold Courlander
Release : 1996
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Book Synopsis A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore by : Harold Courlander
Download or read book A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore written by Harold Courlander. This book was released on 1996. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Harold Courlander
Release : 1976
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Book Synopsis A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore by : Harold Courlander
Download or read book A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore written by Harold Courlander. This book was released on 1976. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Anand Prahlad
Release : 2016-08-08
Genre : Social Science
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Book Synopsis African American Folklore by : Anand Prahlad
Download or read book African American Folklore written by Anand Prahlad. This book was released on 2016-08-08. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African American folklore dates back 240 years and has had a significant impact on American culture from the slavery period to the modern day. This encyclopedia provides accessible entries on key elements of this long history, including folklore originally derived from African cultures that have survived here and those that originated in the United States. Inspired by the author's passion for African American culture and vernacular traditions, African American Folklore: An Encyclopedia for Students thoroughly addresses key elements and motifs in black American folklore-especially those that have influenced American culture. With its alphabetically organized entries that cover a wide range of subjects from the word "conjure" to the dance style of "twerking," this book provides readers with a deeper comprehension of American culture through a greater understanding of the contributions of African American culture and black folk traditions. This book will be useful to general readers as well as students or researchers whose interests include African American culture and folklore or American culture. It offers insight into the histories of African American folklore motifs, their importance within African American groups, and their relevance to the evolution of American culture. The work also provides original materials, such as excepts from folktales and folksongs, and a comprehensive compilation of sources for further research that includes bibliographical citations as well as lists of websites and cultural centers.
