| Italian-American Folklore Contributor(s): Malpezzi, Frances M. (Author), Clements, William M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 087483533X ISBN-13: 9780874835335 Publisher: August House Publishers OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2005 Annotation: Though much has been written about Italian Americans--one of the largest ethnic groups in the U.S.--in popular fiction and film, many of the images are based on stereotypes not borne out among the assimilated population. This book draws its material directly from Americans of Italian descent in both urban and rural communities, detailing how customs vary among the Italian provinces, and more. 30 photographs. Bibliography and index. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Minority Studies |
| Dewey: 398.089 |
| LCCN: 92019214 |
| Lexile Measure: 1300 |
| Series: American Folklore Series |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 5.5" W x 8.49" (0.96 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Italian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Based on published research, fiction and interviews, this work offers a diverting overview of the popular cultural baggagethat Italian immigrants brought to America. -Publishers WeeklyItalian-Americans compose one of the largest ethnic groups in the United States. Though they have often been portrayed in fiction and film, many of these images are based on stereotypes not borne out among the immigrant and assimilated population. Italian-American Folklore draws its material directly from Americans of Italian descent in both urban and rural communities. The result is a book that, while strongly anchored in scholarship, is readable, entertaining, and illuminating. Chapters on folk speech, superstitions, folk medicine, games, and more tell of customs common to Italian-Americans. But the authors have also taken pains to stress the importance of regional ties, detailing how customs vary among the Italian provinces, and how those differences have traveled to Italian-American communities as well. This collection of Italian folktales will teach readers the importance of caring, resourcefulness and respect. |