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Oral Traditions and Modern Adaptations: Survey of Appalachian Folktales in Children's Literature

Article surveying Appalachian folktales in books, films and dramatic adaptations for children and families. It analyzes modern methods of adapting tales from oral traditions, including treatment of gender roles and regional language. Connections with earlier European, Native American, and African folktale traditions are discussed. Different styles of illustrating and dramatizing folktales are compared. ...

Keywords:: storytelling, adaptation, young adult, dramatic adaptation, Jack Tales, Rex Stephenson, tale, Mutsmag, story theatre, Jack Tale Players, Appalachia, Tom Davenport, Appalachian, folktale, children's literature, Richard Chase

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Material Type:: Open (Access) Journal-Article
Date Added to MERLOT:: July 14, 2010
Date Modified in MERLOT:: April 12, 2023
Author:: Tina Hanlon, Ferrum College
Submitter:: Tina L. Hanlon
Primary Audience:: High School, College General Ed, Graduate School, Professional
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