The Science of Folklore Paperback - 2010

The Science of Folklore is a comprehensive book written by Alexander Haggerty Krappe, which explores the origins and evolution of folklore. The book delves into the various aspects of folklore, including myths, legends, fairy tales, and folk customs, and examines their significance in different cultures and societies.Krappe begins by providing an overview of the history of folklore studies, tracing its roots back to the 19th century and highlighting the contributions of notable scholars in the field. He then delves into the various types of folklore, analyzing their themes, motifs, and symbols, and exploring their connections to different cultural and historical contexts.Throughout the book, Krappe draws on a wealth of examples from different cultures and regions, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, to illustrate the diversity and richness of folklore traditions. He also discusses the role of folklore in shaping cultural identity, as well as its influence on literature, art, and popular culture.The Science of Folklore is a seminal work in the field of folklore studies, providing a comprehensive and insightful analysis of this fascinating subject. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of folklore, as well as its cultural and social significance.1930. Folklore is a historical science, having its own methods of research and admitting of the same system of checks and verifications as any other. With its sister sciences it may combine to make up the cycle of our knowledge of man's past life. From this follows that it may assume the rank of an ancillary science to any or all of them, and it has done so repeatedly, notably to the various philogies, history, ethnography, and the history of religion. The author would therefore be particularly happy if his book could prove useful to fellow workers in such related fields, anxious to acquaint themselves with the fundamental facts and working methods of folklore.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.