William R Bascom

This book explores some of the avenues of research that are exciting young folklorists. William Bascom reviews the development of folklore theories and suggests three frontiers of folklore that remain to be explored. The book follows anthropologists like Malinowski in examining folklore.

Frontiers of Folklore explores some of the avenues of research that are exciting young folklorists today. In the introduction, William Bascom reviews briefly the development of folklore theories and suggests three frontiers of folklore that remain to he explored. Alan Bundes asks the question? “Who are the folk?†Pointing out that folklore exis

The Journal of American Folklore is a publication that explores various aspects of American folklore, including traditional music, storytelling, customs, beliefs, and more. Volume 62, issue number 243, covers the period from January to March 1949 and is edited by Wayland D. Hand. The journal contains a diverse range of articles, essays, and book reviews written by leading scholars and experts in the field of American folklore. Topics covered in this issue include African American folktales, folk music from the Ozarks, the history of the fiddle in American folklore, and the role of folklore in American literature. The Journal of American Folklore is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of the United States. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.