Latter-day lore : Mormon folklore studies
Eric A. Eliason (Editor), Tom Mould (Editor)
Latter-day Lore gathers together nearly thirty seminal works in Mormon folklore scholarship, from its beginnings in the late nineteenth century to the present, to highlight the depth, breadth, and richness of the field. In its examination of theoretical, methodological, and topical themes and changes in LDS folklore studies, the volume also reflects shifts in the field at large and suggests fertile areas for future research. A thorough introduction by the volume editors elucidates the major influences, tensions, and questions shaping the study of Mormon folklore. Extensive introductory essays also precede each' of the six thematic sections of the book, providing valuable historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts that frame the selections that follow: the society, symbols, and landscape of regional culture; formative customs and traditions; the sacred and the supernatural; pioneers, heroes, and historical imagination; humor; and the international contexts of Mormon folklore. Providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive survey of Mormon folklore studies available, Latter-day Lore is an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and readers interested in folklore, Mormon studies, anthropology, sociology, literature, and religious studies. Book jacket
Print Book, English, 2013
The University of Utah Press, Salt Lake City, 2013