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Autor/inn/en | Pavonetti, Linda M.; Combs, Christine M. |
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Titel | American Hyperbole: The Tall Tale. |
Quelle | In: Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 12 (1999) 2, S.37-42 |
Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 0894-2498 |
Schlagwörter | Adolescent Literature; Females; Fiction; Folk Culture; History; Literary Genres; Reading Materials; Story Telling; Tales |
Abstract | Discusses the historic derivation and the format and characteristics of traditional tall tales, and modern adaptations of these stories. Describes a selection of tall tales for modern young adult readers; notes titles and authors of original tall tales and those with female heroes. Discusses the enduring appeal of traditional and modern tall tales. (AEF) |
Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
Update | 2004/1/01 |