Italian-American Folklore by Frances M Malpezzi
Based on published research, fiction and interviews, this work offers a diverting overview of the popular cultural baggagethat Italian immigrants brought to America. -Publishers WeeklyItalian-Americans compose one of the largest ethnic groups in the United States. Though they have often been portrayed in fiction and film, many of these images are based on stereotypes not borne out among the immigrant and assimilated population. Italian-American Folklore draws its material directly from Americans of Italian descent in both urban and rural communities. The result is a book that, while strongly anchored in scholarship, is readable, entertaining, and illuminating. Chapters on folk speech, superstitions, folk medicine, games, and more tell of customs common to Italian-Americans. But the authors have also taken pains to stress the importance of regional ties, detailing how customs vary among the Italian provinces, and how those differences have traveled to Italian-American communities as well. This collection of Italian folktales will teach readers the importance of caring, resourcefulness and respect.
Clements, William M.: - William M. Clements is Professor of English and Folklore at Arkansas State University. His previous books include Sourcebook in Arkansas Folklore (1992), Native American Verbal Art: Texts and Contexts (1996), and Oratory in Native North America (2002). His many essays have appeared in such journals as Southern Quarterly, Journal of American Folklore, Arkansas Review, and South Atlantic Quarterly.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780874835335 |
| ISBN 10 | 087483533X |
| Title | Italian-American Folklore |
| Author | Frances M Malpezzi |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | August House Publishers |
| Year published | 2005-12-28 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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