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Folk-lore and Legends: German
The peasant's tale, the story preserved through centuries on the lips of old wives, the narrative which has come down to us having done duty as a source of amusement in the fireside groups of preceding generations, may seem to some to afford slight matter for reflection, and may even appear so grotesque in its incidents as to be fitted only to excite a smile of wonder at the simplicity of those among whom such stories could obtain reception, and surprise at the fantastic imagination in which such tales could find their origin. Modern thought has, however, been busy asking itself what is the meaning of these stories, and it has done much to supply itself with an answer. This, at least, it has...
Folk-Lore and Legends
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1891 Edition.
Folktales of Germany
This collection represnets the first major collection of German folktales to appears in English since the translation of the stories gathered by the brothers Grimm.
German Folklore
Germany is a land of rich traditions. Written for high school students and general readers, this book is an accessible introduction to German folklore. The volume defines and classifies different types of German folklore. It also provides numerous examples and texts, along with a generous selection of illustrations. It overviews current scholarship and criticism and discusses the presence of German folklore in literature and popular culture. The work closes with a bibliography of print and electronic sources suitable for student research.
Folk-Lore and Legends
Excerpt from Folk-Lore and Legends: Germany The value of national stories and legends has in late years become very widely recognised. Folk lore has recently received a large amount of atten tion, and the thought and labour bestowed upon the subject have been rewarded by results which prove that its investigators have entered upon no unfruitful, however long neglected, field. This book, and its successors in the series which it is proposed to issue, may come into the hands of some who, having little opportunity afforded them to consider how the legends and tales it contains may be of the value we claim for them, may be glad to have the case for legends and national stories presented to them ...
Folklore and Fascism
Lixfeld discusses numerous folklorists in this volume, but special attention is paid to scholars such as John Meier and Adolf Spamer, who had long nurtured and promoted the idea of a Reichsinstitut but assumed an ambiguous stance in their dealings with the fascists.
Folk-Lore of the Pennsylvania Germans
A book of old Pennsylvania German folklore and superstitions from the Journal of American Folklore. Includes help on pronouncing the names.
