Prentice Hall Pennsylvania Literature

Dundes, Alan, [editor]. THE STUDY OF FOLKLORE. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, Inc., [c.1965]
Yellow paper-covered boards, black and red stamping (hardcover binding). Maps. Illustrated. Suggestions for further reading infolklore. Not indexed. "A unique selection of thirty-four essays on folklore: what it is, how it originates, what it means, and why it is of continuing importance for an understanding of the nature of man." "This is an anthology which surveys the discipline of folklore. Its purpose is to consider the possibile definitions, origins, formal characteristics, and functions of folklore as well as how it is transmitted in oral tradition. From this one may learn just how folklore is studied by professional folklorists. The editor, a professional folklorist in his own right, has selected thirty-four essays on folklore, written from a variety of viewpoints: literary, psychological, historical, functional, etc. For the six sections of the book and for each of the essays, he has provided introductions and explanatory notes. The scope of THE STUDY OF FOLKLORE is essentially worldwide....Many of the thirty-four papers, although they are classic studies, appeared originally in professional journals and periodicals that are not widely available today, even in university libraries. Among the rare works included are: * Stith Thompson's study of the Star Husband tale * Archer Taylor's essay on folklore and literature * August Mahr's essay on Pennsylvania Dutch barn symbolism * Paul V. Gump and Brian Sutton-Smith's study of the "it" role in children's games * Axel Olrik's celebrated paper on the epic laws of folk narrative, translated into English..." C.2.. Eleventh printing. Tall 8vo (6 3/8" x 9 1/4"). xi, 481 pages.

Very Good book in Very Good dust jacket

[SW: KEYWORDS: *Folklore,]

Details

Dundes, Alan, [editor]. THE STUDY OF FOLKLORE. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, Inc., [c.1965]
Orange paper-covered boards, blue, black, and red stamping (hardcover binding). Maps. Illustrated. Suggestions for further reading infolklore. Not indexed. CONDITION: Ink underlining on eight pages, else Fine book in Very Good dust jacket. "A unique selection of thirty-four essays on folklore: what it is, how it originates, what it means, and why it is of continuing importance for an understanding of the nature of man." "This is an anthology which surveys the discipline of folklore. Its purpose is to consider the possibile definitions, origins, formal characteristics, and functions of folklore as well as how it is transmitted in oral tradition. From this one may learn just how folklore is studied by professional folklorists. The editor, a professional folklorist in his own right, has selected thirty-four essays on folklore, written from a variety of viewpoints: literary, psychological, historical, functional, etc. For the six sections of the book and for each of the essays, he has provided introductions and explanatory notes. The scope of THE STUDY OF FOLKLORE is essentially worldwide....Many of the thirty-four papers, although they are classic studies, appeared originally in professional journals and periodicals that are not widely available today, even in university libraries. Among the rare works included are: * Stith Thompson's study of the Star Husband tale * Archer Taylor's essay on folklore and literature * August Mahr's essay on Pennsylvania Dutch barn symbolism * Paul V. Gump and Brian Sutton-Smith's study of the "it" role in children's games..." C.1. 15th printing. Tall 8vo (6 3/8" x 9 1/4"). xi, 481 pages.

[SW: KEYWORDS: *Folklore,]

Details

DiYanni, Robert; Hoy, Pat C. Frames of Mind: A Rhetorical Reader with Occasions for Writing Second Edition, U.S.A. Wadsworth Cengage Learning 2008
ISBN: 1428230165 Very Good

Very good condition. No interior writing or highlighting. Instructor edition, same content as student edition. Frames of Mind: A Rhetorical Reader with Occasions for Writing Second Edition By Book Description Now you can strengthen your critical-thinking skills as well as your writing abilities as you analyze an assortment of texts and visuals using the unique FRAMES OF MIND: A RHETORICAL READER WITH OCCASIONS FOR WRITING, Second Edition. The book's effective blend of visual analysis and writing activities from well-recognized leaders in the field examines traditional rhetorical patterns not only as methods for effective writing, but also as strategies for critical thinking. Unique "Occasions for Writing" activities lead you through a step-by-step inductive journey of self-discovery that encourages you to write in a rhetorical mode without simply mimicking a piece of writing. Annotated examples at the beginning of each chapter with a distinctive full-color design help clarify concepts. New examples of student essays join this edition's strengthened blend of classic and contemporary readings to provide a variety of engaging examples for your reference and analysis. About the Author Robert DiYanni, who has taught English and Humanities at Harvard, Pace, and the City University of New York, is Director of International Services at the College Board. He received his B.A. from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. from the City University of New York. A professor of English and Humanities at New York University, Dr. DiYanni has lectured and conducted workshops in the United States and abroad, especially in Europe and Asia. He has written and edited numerous textbooks, including OCCASIONS FOR WRITING (with Pat C. Hoy, II), THE MCGRAW-HILL BOOK OF POETRY, THE MCGRAW-HILL BOOK OF FICTION, THE SCRIBNER HANDBOOK FOR WRITERS (with Pat C. Hoy, II), WRITING ABOUT THE HUMANITIES, LITERATURE: AN INTRODUCTION, MODERN AMERICAN PROSE, and, among others MODERN AMERICAN POETS: THEIR VOICES AND VISIONS (a text to accompany the PBS television series). He updated the fourth edition of Strunk and White's classic ELEMENTS OF STYLE, and he has co-authored ARTS AND CULTURE: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES (Prentice Hall), the basis for their lecture series on art and literature given at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Pat C. Hoy, II, director of the Expository Writing Program and professor of English at New York University, has held appointments at the U.S. Military Academy and Harvard. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Hoy regularly teaches freshman composition and is the author of numerous textbooks and articles, including THE SCRIBNER HANDBOOK FOR WRITERS, Fourth Edition (with Robert DiYanni). His essays have appeared in SEWANEE REVIEW, VIRGINIA QUARTERLY REVIEW, AGNI, TWENTIETH CENTURY LITERATURE, SOUTH ATLANTIC REVIEW, and THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. Eight of his essays have been selected as "Notables" in Best American Essays. INSTINCT FOR SURVIVAL: ESSAYS BY PAT C. HOY II was selected as a "Notable" collection in Best American Essays of the Century. He was awarded the 2003 Cecil Woods, Jr., Prize for Nonfiction from the Fellowship of Southern Writers. Product Details Paperback: 752 pages Publisher: Heinle; 2 edition (January 3, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 1428230165 ISBN-13: 9781428230163 Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 1.1 inches Soft Cover

[SW: Frames of Mind: A Rhetorical Reader with Occasions for Writing Second Edition College Textbooks English 101 Textbook Language Arts WritingEnglish Textbooks Writing Textbooks Grammar Teacher's Editions Teaching Textbooks Language Arts Textbooks Teaching Books]

Details