Title: Chivalric Folk Tradition in Sicily
Description: "Tracing the development in Sicily of a chivalric tradition based on the Medieval stories of Charlemagne and his knights, this analysis of Sicilian storytelling, puppetry, festivals, cart painting and other products of folk art offers a detailed portrait of an island unique in its geography and history"--
Subjects: Folklore, italy, Knights and knighthood, Puppet plays, history and criticism, Puppet theater, Folk art, italy, Carriages and carts, Decoration and ornament, europe, Folklore, Puppet plays, History and criticism, History, Folk art, Decoration and ornament, Decoration and ornamentation