The Bell witch in myth and memory from local legend to international folktale / Rick Gregory.
| Author/creator | Gregory, Rick S. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Knoxville : The University of Tennessee Press, [2023] |
| Description | xv,146 pages ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The power of a story -- The legend -- Oral transmission -- Survival and growth, 1820-1894 -- The power of the printed word -- Academics, folklorists, and other entities fall under the spell -- The Bell witch live -- Pop culture queen -- Experience the bell witch and come to Adams. |
| Abstract | "While dozens of books and articles have rehearsed the chilling lore surrounding the "infamous Bell Witch of Tennessee," Rick Gregory takes a different approach. He illuminates the oral traditions that preserved and disseminated the tale; discusses the major factors in its regional, national, and international spread; analyzes how the legend mirrors other national and international stories with similar themes; and finally describes its modern circulation through the World Wide Web and other technologies. In exploring the Bell Witch story in this manner, Gregory sheds light not only on the folklore of Tennessee with its strong tradition of oral history but also provides insight into the persistent, global phenomenon of folklore itself"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2023022312 |
| ISBN | 9781621908371 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (pdf) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |