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Jan Harold Brunvand

    Jan Harold Brunvand ist emeritierter Englischprofessor, der das Konzept der urbanen Legende oder des modernen Volksglaubens populär gemacht hat. Vor seiner Arbeit wurden Volksmärchen mit alten Zeiten oder ländlichen Kulturen in Verbindung gebracht; Brunvands Durchbruch bestand darin, Konzepte aus dem akademischen Studium traditioneller Volksmärchen auf Geschichten anzuwenden, die in der modernen Welt kursieren. Sein bahnbrechendes Werk nahm Folklore aus der Vergangenheit und zeigte ihre lebendige Präsenz in unserem heutigen digitalen Zeitalter.

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

      • 560 Seiten
      • 20 Lesestunden

      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 Legends2002
      4,0
    • Too Good To Be True

      • 539 Seiten
      • 19 Lesestunden

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

      Too Good To Be True1999
      3,8
    • The Choking Doberman

      And Other Urban Legends

      • 256 Seiten
      • 9 Lesestunden

      Professor Jan Harold Brunvand expands his examination of the phenomenon of urban legends, those improbable, believable stories that always happen to a "friend of a friend."

      The Choking Doberman1986
    • The Vanishing Hitch-hiker

      American Urban Legends and Their Meanings

      • 156 Seiten
      • 6 Lesestunden

      The book that launched America's urban legend obsession!

      The Vanishing Hitch-hiker1983
      3,4