Bibliograph

Lore;, an introduction to the science of folklore and literature, [by] Munro S. Edmonson

Type

Label

Lore;, an introduction to the science of folklore and literature, [by] Munro S. Edmonson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographies

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Lore;

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

119175

Responsibility statement

[by] Munro S. Edmonson

Sub title

an introduction to the science of folklore and literature

Summary

"The book is designed to serve as a textbook in the field of folklore and comparative literature. ...it includes extensive materials for analysis drawn from literary traditions all over the world and representing primitive and folk as well as sophisticated forms ... includes an outline guidde to the world's literatures and a special index ... for reference or research purposes".--Preface

Table Of Contents

Science and lore -- Preliterature -- Speech -- Song -- Story -- Play -- Style -- The great tradition: chronological outline of the world's written traditions -- Modern literature -- Appendix: index of world literature -- Bibliography

Classification