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The author of this text explores notions of authenticity in German and American folklore studies from the 18th century to the present. She demonstrates how "authenticity" was used to foster national causes and uphold a belief in "cultural essence" against feelings of loss inherent in modernization.
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Regina Bendix is assistant professor of folklore at the University of Pennsylvania. A native of Switzerland, she is the author of several books and many articles about European and American folklore and folklife, including Backstage Domains: Playing William Tell in Two Communities.
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In Search of Authenticity: The Formation of Folklore Studies
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University of Wisconsin Press, 1997
ISBN 10: 0299155404
ISBN 13: 9780299155407
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