The Grateful Dead: The History of a Folk Story by Gordon Hall Gerould

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Author Gerould, Gordon Hall, 1877-1953
LoC No. 09006001
Title The Grateful Dead: The History of a Folk Story
Note Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Grateful Dead: The History of a Folk Story" by Gordon Hall Gerould is a scholarly analysis of folk narratives written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the narrative theme of "The Grateful Dead," exploring its various iterations across cultures and its significance in folk literature. Gerould presents theories and discussions on how stories evolve, particularly focusing on the relationships and combinations found within different folk tales. At the start of the book, Gerould introduces the concept of narrative themes in folklore, emphasizing that stories often combine and evolve in complex ways. He identifies "The Grateful Dead" as a widely recognized theme that revolves around a hero who performs a noble act for a deceased individual, leading to future rewards from the deceased's spirit. The opening portion outlines the framework for investigating this theme across diverse cultural narratives, setting the stage for deeper exploration of variations in stories and the significant motifs that recur within them. Gerould also hints at the scholarly lineage that has contributed to the understanding of this theme, acknowledging the work of previous scholars while emphasizing the need for careful analysis of individual tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Subject Grateful dead (Tale)
Subject Dead -- Folklore
Subject Folk literature -- Themes, motives
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