{"product_id":"german-folklore-a-handbook-hardcover","title":"German Folklore: A Handbook - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames R. Dow\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGermany is a land of fascinating customs and traditions. Through the work of the Grimms, many of its folk and fairy tales have become widely read around the world. German folklore has also inspired numerous literary, artistic, and musical works. Written especially for high school students and general readers, this volume is an accessible introduction to German folklore. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe volume begins by defining and classifying different types of German folklore. It provides numerous examples of German folkways and presents a wide ranging selection of texts. The book reviews critical and scholarly approaches and discusses the pervasive influence of German folklore on literature and popular culture.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames R. Dow\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus of German at Iowa State University. He has published several books, and his articles have appeared in such journals as \u003ci\u003eJournal of American Folklore\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJournal of the Folklore Institute\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eInternational Folklore Review\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.09 x 9.56 x 6.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42724210278463,"sku":"9780313333750","price":144.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/a90ad0ad410fe325c9d5482d7219df9c.webp?v=1765101888","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/german-folklore-a-handbook-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}