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Imagined States

by Luisa Del Giudice

Utah State University Press, 2001

ISBNs

Paper: 978-0-87421-412-3

eISBN: 978-0-87421-457-4

About the Book
An international ensemble of folklore scholars looks at varied ways in which national and ethnic groups have traditionally and creatively used imagined states of existence-some idealizations, some demonizations-in the construction of identities for themselves and for others. Drawing on oral traditions, especially as represented in traditional ballads, broadsides, and tale collections, the contributors consider fertile landscapes of the mind where utopias overflow with bliss and abundance, stereotyped national and ethnic caricatures define the lives of "others," nostalgia glorifies home and occupation, and idealized and mythological animals serve as cultural icons and guideposts to harmonious social life.
Tags
Nostalgia, Imaginary places, Folklore & Mythology, Nationalism, Cultural & Ethnic Studies, Social Science
Open Access Information

Label: This book is freely available in digital formats through the Utah State University Library Digital Commons.

License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0