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OverviewThe first scholarly collection of ghostlore from throughout the state of Alabama Both enlightening and entertaining, The Face in the Window and Other Alabama Ghostlore is the first scholarly collection of ghostlore from throughout the state of Alabama. Alan Brown has traveled the state collecting sotries and photographs illustrating the places that gave rise to the eerie tales. Brown recreates the experience of actually hearing the tales by reproducing each story as it was told. Additionally, he includes an analysis of the folk motifs and themes that run through the ghostlore commonly found in Alabama and examines their contributions to folk traditions, especially in those stories told by young people. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alan BrownPublisher: The University of Alabama Press Imprint: The University of Alabama Press Dimensions: Width: 13.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.333kg ISBN: 9780817308131ISBN 10: 081730813 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 30 December 1997 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAlan Brown has done an excellent job of collecting ghostlore from throughout Alabama, and as a result, his book is the most important volume published to date on Alabama ghost traditions. W. K. McNeil, The Ozark Folk Center The Face in the Window is a state-based, genre-focused survey of authentic ghost narratives that will appeal to readers throughout the South. John A. Burrison, Georgia State University "Alan Brown has done an excellent job of collecting ghostlore from throughout Alabama, and as a result, his book is the most important volume published to date on Alabama ghost traditions.--W. K. McNeil, The Ozark Folk Center The Face in the Window is a state-based, genre-focused survey of authentic ghost narratives that will appeal to readers throughout the South.--John A. Burrison, Georgia State University ""The Face in the Window is a state-based, genre-focused survey of authentic ghost narratives that will appeal to readers throughout the South."" --John A. Burrison, Georgia State University ""Alan Brown has done an excellent job of collecting ghostlore from throughout Alabama and, as a result, his book is the most important volume published to date on Alabama ghost traditions."" --W. K. McNeil, The Ozark Folk Center" Alan Brown has done an excellent job of collecting ghostlore from throughout Alabama, and as a result, his book is the most important volume published to date on Alabama ghost traditions. --W. K. McNeil, The Ozark Folk Center The Face in the Window is a state-based, genre-focused survey of authentic ghost narratives that will appeal to readers throughout the South. --John A. Burrison, Georgia State University The Face in the Window is a state-based, genre-focused survey of authentic ghost narratives that will appeal to readers throughout the South. --John A. Burrison, Georgia State University The Face in the Window is a state-based, genre-focused survey of authentic ghost narratives that will appeal to readers throughout the South. John A. Burrison, Georgia State University Alan Brown has done an excellent job of collecting ghostlore from throughout Alabama, and as a result, his book is the most important volume published to date on Alabama ghost traditions. --W. K. McNeil, The Ozark Folk Center The Face in the Window is a state-based, genre-focused survey of authentic ghost narratives that will appeal to readers throughout the South. --John A. Burrison, Georgia State University The Face in the Window is a state-based, genre-focused survey of authentic ghost narratives that will appeal to readers throughout the South. John A. Burrison, Georgia State University Author InformationAlan Brown, professor of English at the University of West Alabama, lectures on Alabama folklore through the state. He is the author of Dim Roads and Dark Nights: The Collected Folklore of Ruby Pickens Tartt. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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