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Jan Harold Brunvand Libri

    Jan Harold Brunvand è un professore emerito di inglese, rinomato per aver reso popolare il concetto di leggenda metropolitana, o folklore moderno. Prima del suo lavoro, le fiabe erano associate a tempi antichi o culture rurali; la svolta di Brunvand fu applicare concetti accademici di folklore a storie che circolano nel mondo moderno. Il suo lavoro pionieristico ha preso il folklore dal passato e ne ha dimostrato la vibrante presenza nella nostra contemporanea era digitale.

    The Vanishing Hitch-hiker
    Too Good To Be True
    Encyclopedia of Urban Legends

    • Encyclopedia of Urban Legends

      • 560pagine
      • 20 ore di lettura

      Exploring the intriguing world of urban legends, this reference work offers alphabetical entries on a vast array of bizarre tales, from the ice man to the bullet baby. It delves into individual legends, their variations, and overarching themes, while also examining their connections to literature, film, and music. Recognized as a Booklist Editors' Choice in 2001, the book is both informative and engaging, making it a compelling read from start to finish. Compiled by a leading authority on contemporary folklore, it stands out for its depth and accessibility.

      Encyclopedia of Urban Legends
      4,0

    • Too Good To Be True

      • 539pagine
      • 19 ore di lettura

      The colossal classic becomes even more colossal with a new chapter of recent urban legends.

      Too Good To Be True
      3,8

    • The Vanishing Hitch-hiker

      American Urban Legends and Their Meanings

      • 156pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      The book that launched America's urban legend obsession!

      The Vanishing Hitch-hiker
      3,4