Folklore by the fireside
Alessandro Falassi
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Folklore by the fireside
Published
2014
Publisher
de Gruyter GmbH, Walter
Pages
400
ISBN-13
9780292772267
Description
For centuries, social life in rural Tuscany has centered around the veglia , an evening gathering of family and friends at the hearth. Folklore by the Fireside is a thorough and insightful study of this custom from the tales, riddles, lullabies, and folk prayers performed as the small children are put to bed to the courtship songs and dances later in the evening to the anti- veglia male gossip, card games, and protest songs originating in the tavern. Alessandro Falassi skillfully correlates the veglia to the rites of passage and family values of an agrarian society. Although the impact of mass media and other factors has tended to weaken the tradition, even today Tuscan children are taught to behave and adolescents are guided along the conventional path to adulthood, courtship, and marriage through veglia folklore. This is the first work to deal systematically with Tuscan folklore from a semiotic and structural viewpoint and to examine the veglia as a means of handing down traditional values. It is important not only for its careful, detailed description but also for its rigorous methodology and theoretical richness.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Folklore by the fireside?
This edition of Folklore by the fireside has approximately 400 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Folklore by the fireside?
For most readers, Folklore by the fireside typically takes between 8h 20m and 5h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 100,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 100,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Folklore by the fireside?
The estimated word count for Folklore by the fireside is approximately 100,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Folklore by the fireside?
Folklore by the fireside was written by Alessandro Falassi.
When was Folklore by the fireside published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.