An Introduction to Folklore

An Introduction to Folklore by Marian Roalfe Cox is a comprehensive guide to the study of folklore. The book covers the history of folklore and its importance in various cultures around the world. It also explores the different types of folklore, including myths, legends, fairy tales, and folk songs.The author provides examples of folklore from different regions and time periods, illustrating how it reflects the beliefs, values, and traditions of a particular society. The book also delves into the methods used to collect and analyze folklore, including fieldwork, interviews, and archival research.An Introduction to Folklore is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of folklore, anthropology, or cultural studies. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy to understand for both scholars and general readers. It is an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand the rich and diverse world of folklore.1904. The main object of this book is to afford persons interested in the subject of folklore some key to the general literature of folklore. The general and rapid survey of folklore attempted in this work is taken from the anthropological standpoint. On the enlarged bases of the anthropological method, folklore is expanded from the mere telling of stories and recording of old wives' fables into an inclusive interpretation of early man's way of looking at the world. Contents: The Separable Soul; Animal Ancestors; Animism-Ghosts and Gods; The Other-World; Magic; and Myths, Folk Tales, etc.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.