Explorations in Philippine Folklore
Title: Explorations in Philippine Folklore
Author: Herminia Menez
Description:
"Explorations in Philippine Folklore" is a major contribution to the study of folklore in the Philippines...." These sparkling essays reflect remarkable variety, ranging from discussions of jeepney inscriptions to content analyses of ballads, epics, folktales, and legends. Moreover, the sophisticated discussion, informed by performance theory and feminist theory, found throughout the book sets this volume apart from nearly all previous investigations of Filipino folklore.... Every serious student of the folklore of the Philippines should be required to read this stimulating and insightful set of essays." -Alan Dundes, University of California, Berkeley
"What prompts jeepney drivers in the Philippines to decorate their vehicles with elaborate images and colorful sayings? Why do people tell stories of a batlike creature whose elongated tongue sucks the blood from sleeping victims? How and why do political leaders use indigenous beliefs to gain power? How does folklore function as an agent of change among immigrants to the United States? These are few of the questions addressed in this intriguing volume.... Dr. Menez applies ideas from gender studies, draws on the ethnography of communication and explores the practical uses of folklore and its study." - Michael Owen Jones, University of California, Los Angeles
ISBN: 971-550-211-3
Price: US$21.95
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