Suggestions Towards a Theory of Folklore by Vilmos Voigt

ISBN: 9638033282
Condition: Good condition antique book
Publisher: Mundus Hungarian University Press, Budapest
Year of Publication: 1999
Number of Pages: 423
Supporting Organizations: National Cultural Fund of Hungary, Frankfurt 199 Kht., Hungarian Ministry of Cultural Heritage

Product Features

• Antique scholarly book in good condition
• A comprehensive collection of 25 papers spanning approximately 25 years, aimed at English-speaking scholars
• Topics include genres of folklore research, systems, variants, interrelations, and historical stratification of folklore
• Papers also explore the symbolism and ethnic characteristics of folklore items
• Contributions to the history of folklore research
• Preface by renowned anthropologist and folklorist, Alan Dundes
• Supported by prestigious organizations including the National Cultural Fund of Hungary and Frankfurt 199 Kht.
• Cover illustration inspired by the emblem of "Academia" and the avant-garde artist Béla Uitz

Overview

"Suggestions Towards a Theory of Folklore" by Vilmos Voigt presents an essential compilation for scholars and enthusiasts of folklore, communication theory, semiotics, and culture theory. With a focus on English-language readers, this volume offers a unique, comparative, and actual theory of folklore through its examination of folklore's genres, systems, variants, interrelations, and more. Voigt's work, enriched by a general and systematizing approach, is not only a testament to his expertise but also a bridge connecting Hungarian folklore with global perspectives. The book stands out for its inclusive bibliography, referencing American, Russian, French, Greek, and Finnish monographs among others.

Interesting Facts

• Vilmos Voigt is a distinguished folklorist, anthropologist, comparative philologist, and semiotician with a profound impact on folklore and semiotics studies.
• The book's cover is inspired by Cesare Ripa’s emblem of "Academia" from "Nova Iconologia" (1618), symbolizing the preservation and refinement of knowledge and the academy’s role in intellectual dominance.
• The background drawing on the cover is based on Béla Uitz's "An Attempt for Creation of the Ideological Form" (1923), reflecting on culture, art, society, individuals, and ideology.
• Supported by significant cultural organizations, indicating the book's importance and the recognition of Voigt's work in the scholarly community.

Key Credits

• Author: Vilmos Voigt
• Preface by: Alan Dundes, Professor of Anthropology and Folklore at the University of California, Berkeley
• Illustration Inspiration: Cesare Ripa and Béla Uitz
• Publisher: Mundus Hungarian University Press, Budapest

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