Jokelore: Humorous Folktales from Indiana (Midland Book) - Softcover

Baker, Ronald L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0253204062 ISBN 13: 9780253204066

Publisher: Indiana University Press (IPS), 1986

Synopsis

These hilarious and slightly off-color stories, although gathered in Indiana, reflect the ancient origin and universality of the joke. The chuckle, the grin, the uncontrolled belly-laugh evoked by Jokelore attest to the popularity of this ancient form of folk literature.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

These hilarious and slightly off-color stories, although gathered in Indiana, reflect the ancient origin and universality of the joke. Jokes told about Hoosiers are adaptations of the same tales told about Kentuckians or Poles. Baker has selected a broad sampling of folk humor, including jokes about married couples, drunks, salesmen, politicians, and golfers. The joke, risque or downright silly, remains one of the most popular forms of folktales in the modern world.

About this edition

• Publisher: Indiana University Press (IPS)
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0253204062
• ISBN 13: 9780253204066
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 284