The Content And Style Of An Oral Literature

The Content and Style of an Oral Literature: Clackamas Chinook Myths and Tales is a book written by Melville Jacobs, which explores the oral literature of the Clackamas Chinook people. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the myths and tales of the Clackamas Chinook tribe, which were passed down orally from generation to generation.Jacobs examines the content and style of these myths and tales, and provides an in-depth analysis of the cultural and historical context in which they were created. He also discusses the role of storytelling in the Clackamas Chinook culture, and how these stories were used to teach important moral lessons and preserve the tribe's traditions and beliefs.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Clackamas Chinook oral literature. Jacobs provides detailed translations of many of the myths and tales, as well as commentary on their meaning and significance.Overall, The Content and Style of an Oral Literature: Clackamas Chinook Myths and Tales is a fascinating exploration of an important aspect of Native American culture. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American studies, folklore, or oral literature.Viking Fund Publications In Anthropology, No. 26.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.