Abstract
Drawing on interviews with dozens of storytellers around the country, Sobol paints the revival as part of a larger process of cultural revitalization. He traces the growth of the preeminent revival organization, the National Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling (NAPPS), and details the individual passions, the organizational politics, and the economic, social, and mythic forces that have combined to transform a ragtag assemblage of enthusiasts into a national and international network of arts professionals.
A seemingly chance encounter between a restlessly ambitious high school teacher and a coonhunting tale on the car radio sets off a chain of inspirations that changes the face of a small southern town, touches lives across America, and revitalizes a homely but treasured art form.
A seemingly chance encounter between a restlessly ambitious high school teacher and a coonhunting tale on the car radio sets off a chain of inspirations that changes the face of a small southern town, touches lives across America, and revitalizes a homely but treasured art form.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Champaign, Ill |
| Publisher | University of Illinois Press |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-0-252-06746-4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1999 |
Keywords
- storytelling
- contemporary myth
- storyteller
- culture
- folklore
- mythology
- National Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling
- United States of America