Folktales of Newfoundland (RLE Folklore)
Folktales of Newfoundland (RLE Folklore)

Author: Herbert Halpert

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-02-20

Total Pages: 1276

ISBN-13: 1317551494

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This collection of Newfoundland folk narratives, first published in 1996, grew out of extensive fieldwork in folk culture in the province. The intention was to collect as broad a spectrum of traditional material as possible, and Folktales of Newfoundland is notable not only for the number and quality of its narratives, but also for the format in which they are presented. A special transcription system conveys to the reader the accents and rhythms of each performance, and the endnote to each tale features an analysis of the narrator’s language. In addition, Newfoundland has preserved many aspects of English and Irish folk tradition, some of which are no longer active in the countries of their origin. Working from the premise that traditions virtually unknown in England might still survive in active form in Newfoundland, the researchers set out to discover if this was in fact the case.

Folktales of Newfoundland Pbdirect
Folktales of Newfoundland Pbdirect

Author: J.D.A. Widdowson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-02-20

Total Pages: 878

ISBN-13: 1317551486

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This collection of Newfoundland folk narratives, first published in 1996, grew out of extensive fieldwork in folk culture in the province. The intention was to collect as broad a spectrum of traditional material as possible, and Folktales of Newfoundland is notable not only for the number and quality of its narratives, but also for the format in which they are presented. A special transcription system conveys to the reader the accents and rhythms of each performance, and the endnote to each tale features an analysis of the narrator’s language. In addition, Newfoundland has preserved many aspects of English and Irish folk tradition, some of which are no longer active in the countries of their origin. Working from the premise that traditions virtually unknown in England might still survive in active form in Newfoundland, the researchers set out to discover if this was in fact the case.

Languages – Cultures – Worldviews
Languages – Cultures – Worldviews

Author: Adam Głaz

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-07-12

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 303028509X

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This edited book explores languages and cultures (or linguacultures) from a translation perspective, resting on the assumption that they find expression as linguacultural worldviews. Specifically, it investigates how these worldviews emerge, how they are constructed, shaped and modified in and through translation, understood both as a process and a product. The book’s content progresses from general to specific: from the notions of worldview and translation, through a consideration of how worldviews are shaped in and through language, to a discussion of worldviews in translation, both in macro-scale and in specific details of language structure and use. The contributors to the volume are linguists, linguistic anthropologists, practising translators, and/or translation studies scholars, and the book will be of interest to scholars and students in any of these fields.

Interpreting Legend (RLE Folklore)
Interpreting Legend (RLE Folklore)

Author: Timothy Tangherlini

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-02-11

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1317550641

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This book, first published in 1994, sets ‘repertoire against raconteur’ in order to explore one of the world’s largest collections of folk literature. The author’s findings, and his creative and synthetic methodologies, enhance greatly our understanding of the world of the legend, and especially the basic question of ‘Who tells what to whom in the form of a legend and why?’ This work is an in-depth exploration of rural Denmark, and provides us with an excellent vantage point from which to understand legends in their cultural contexts and within the lives of their tellers.

Folktales from western Newfoundland
Folktales from western Newfoundland

Author: Angela Kerfont

Publisher: Presses universitaires de Rouen et du Havre

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9782877757003

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Folktales from Western Newfoundland sont des contes populaires inédits racontés par Angela Kerfont de Port-au-Port, et recueillis à Terre-Neuve par Marie-Annick Desplanques. Ces textes qui sont des contes de fées, avec princes, princesses et géants, intéressent aussi bien les amateurs de folklore et ceux qui l'étudient que de jeunes lecteurs. En raison de l'origine française de la conteuse, certains gallicismes apparaissent dans son langage ; ils ont été conservés pour garder le caractère origi¬nal de la narration, mais ont été imprimés en italique pour que les jeunes lecteurs puissent s'exercer à trouver les formes équivalentes en anglais courant. Ces textes ont une grande fraîcheur et leur spontanéité un peu rude dégage une réelle poésie locale.

The Coming of the White Men: Stories of How Our Country Was Discovered
The Coming of the White Men: Stories of How Our Country Was Discovered

Author: Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-03

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13:

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In 'The Coming of the White Men: Stories of How Our Country Was Discovered' by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade, readers are taken on a journey through history as they explore the early discoveries and interactions between Native Americans and European explorers in the Americas. Wade's literary style is both informative and engaging, with a focus on storytelling to bring history to life. The book provides valuable insights into the cultural clash and exchange that occurred during this pivotal period, making it a compelling read for those interested in American history and exploration. Overall, Wade's work serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of early encounters in the New World. Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade, as a prolific writer of historical fiction and educational materials, brings her expertise to this book, offering readers a well-researched and engaging perspective on the discovery of America. Her dedication to historical accuracy and storytelling shines through in this work, making it a standout in the genre. I highly recommend 'The Coming of the White Men' to anyone interested in delving deeper into the fascinating history of early American exploration and discovery.

Many voices
Many voices

Author: Carole Henderson Carpenter

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 1979-01-01

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 1772823333

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This volume provides a historical overview of the development and role of Anglo-Canadian folklore studies in Canada and their relationship to similar research conducted with respect to French Canadians, minority groups within Canada, within the wider Canadian context, and at the international level.

Film, Folklore, and Urban Legends
Film, Folklore, and Urban Legends

Author: Mikel J. Koven

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9780810860254

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From Alien to When a Stranger Calls, many films are based on folklore or employ an urban legend element to propel the narrative. Films, Folklore and Urban Legends explores the convergence of folklore with popular cinema studies and focuses on the study of urban legends and how these narratives are used as inspiration for a number of films. Beginning with a general survey of the existing literature on folklore/film, this book addresses discourses of belief, how urban legends provide the organizing principle of some films, and how certain films "act out" or perform a legend.