num_pages: 640
description: The definitive introduction to American folklore. Distinguished folklorist Jan Harold Brunvand, famous for his collections of 'urban legends,' offers readers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the field of folklore. New to the fourth edition are 67 "Focus" boxes that provide in-depth examples of folk genres, research methods, and theoretical approaches, and over 70 photographs that illustrate material and performative folk traditions.
language: English
title: The Study of American Folklore: An Introduction
titlecomplete: The Study of American Folklore: An Introduction
genres: History, Education, Folklore, Nonfiction, School
ratings_count: 122
publisher: W.W. Norton & Company