Polish-American Folklore by Deborah Silverman

Polish-American Folklore by Deborah Silverman

Integrating vivid photographs, firsthand observations, and interviews against a rich backdrop of ethnic practices and traditions, Deborah Anders Silverman explores how Polish Americans are creatively adapting the rural peasant folklore of the old country to life in multicultural, urban America. Silverman surveys rituals of courtship, marriage, coming of age, and funerals, also noting those customs that have been rediscovered after falling into disuse. She follows the trail of folk stories and delves into folk music and dance, particularly the polka, providing a detailed discussion of texts, contexts, and performance practices. She also describes birthing practices, home remedies, superstitions, folk blessings, and miracle cures. In addition, she offers a wealth of information on foodways and on the origins and celebration of holy days, from Christmas Eve vigils to the Dyngus Day festivals of the Easter season.   Polish-American Folklore reveals a community that preserves distinctive traditions even though geographically dispersed in a new homeland. Polish Americans retain ties to their ethnicity though ethnic media, social clubs, churches, group events, and the Internet. This "Polonia without walls" is united by a resilient, dynamic, family-oriented culture that attracts not only Polish immigrants and their descendants but also newcomers from other ethnic and racial groups. By including first-person commentary from a wide range of Polish American individuals and families, from first-generation immigrants to non-Polish in-laws who embrace Polish foods, music, and traditions, Silverman brings to life a thriving ethnic subculture that values equally its Polish roots and its American harvest.

Oskar Halecki Award, Polish American Historical Association, 2001A CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title, 2001.

SKU	Nicht verfügbar
ISBN 13	9780252025693
ISBN 10	0252025695
Titel	Polish-American Folklore
Autor	Deborah Silverman
Serie	Folklore And Society
Buchzustand	Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart	Hardback
Verlag	University of Illinois Press
Erscheinungsjahr	2000-05-09
Seitenanzahl	272
Preise	Winner of Oskar Halecki Award, Polish American Historical Association, 2001. A CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title, 2001. 2001
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.
Hinweis	Nicht verfügbar