Snakebite
James York Glimm
ISBN 10: 0822954443 ISBN 13: 9780822954446
Published by University of Pittsburgh Press, 1992
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Synopsis:
The ancient folk art of storytelling still thrives in the rolling mountains and long valleys of north-central Pennsylvania. To honor this tradition, James York Glimm--teacher, folk singer, and lover of folklore--sought out celebrated raconteurs and colorful characters and persuaded them to tell their favorite stories.
Snakebite presents the three most popular kinds of orally transmitted narratives: folktales, true stories, and autobiographies. Glimm's collection includes a surprising variety of folktale forms, including jokes, anecdotes, and whoppers.
About the Author:
James York Glimm was a folklorist on the English faculty at Mansfield State College.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Snakebite
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
Publication Date: 1992
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket