Central to that history are the folktales, traditions, and customs of the region. A handbook which cites other books like the gods and goddesses of old europe. Slavic folklore natalie o kononenko bok 97803336102. The name of the volume, the paths of folklore, reflects the honorees position as an active fieldworker who continues to tread many paths while collecting folklore materials in both eastern europe and north america. The pantheon fairy tale and folklore library by aleksandr afanasev, alexander alexeieff, et al. There are plenty of examples showing the different types of stories and story poems with information relating to the time these were recorded in written form and who recorded and preserved them. Natalie kononenkos expert translation and analysis of ukrainian epics provides a sweeping. Slavic folklore has great cultural significance and international in. Yet they reflect events dating back to as early as the 0s. The author states at the very beginning that the book is intended for the nonspecialist, for the reader who knows little of slavic history or folklore. Prices including delivery for slavic folklore by natalie kononenko. Ukrainian epic, or dumy, were first recorded from blind mendicant minstrels in the nineteenth century. Connect with one of our folkloreandmythology tutors now. This is a beautifully written book of unique poetry by missy cantlin bell.
The ukrainian minstrels by the harvardtrained scholar and folklore authority, natalie kononenko, who currently teaches at the university of virginia, is enormously interesting. Natalie kononenkos recent volume in the greenwood folklore handbooks series is a most welcome addition to the evergrowing body of scholarship on slavic folklore in english. The essays in the volume have been contributed by kononenkos students, as well as colleagues and friends from various countries. After studying at cornell university, kononenko received a ba. In 2004 i was recruited as professor and kule chair in ukrainian ethnography, modern languages and cultural studies, university of alberta.
Kononenko is a major contributor to the study of ukrainian blind minstrels as well as in the area of witchcraft in slavic cultures. It includes a helpful note on aarnethompson tale type numbers. Natalie kononenko s recent volume in the greenwood folklore handbooks series is a most welcome addition to the evergrowing body of scholarship on slavic folklore in english. Ritual in postsoviet ukraine an illustrated lecture by dr. Ukrainian epic and historical song provides new translations in contemporary english. Written for students and general readers, this book. Barry cunliffe the religion of the ancient celts j. Macculloch encyclopedia mythica check out links to. A handbook by natalie kononenko fairy tales of the russians and other slavs by ace g. I also have an academic text by natalie kononenko called slavic folklore. Natalie kononenko, professor of slavic languages, literatures, and folklore at the university of virginia. Western folklore natalie kononenkos slavic folklore. Old world conjuring spells and folklore by natasha helvin. The author states at the very beginning that the book is intended for the non specialist, for the reader who knows little of slavic history or folklore.
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Written for students and general readers, this book offers a brief but thorough. This handbook covers the basics of slavic folklore written for students and general readers. The family, along with grandparents konstantin and olena kononenko moved to new york city in 1951 and shortly. This collection of essays is offered with sincere gratitude and appreciation to natalie kononenko, professor and kule chair of ukrainian ethnography, university of alberta, canada and one of the. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. A handbook by kononenko, natalie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Since 1998, she has been professor of slavic languages and literatures at the university of virginia. It has also produced many articles and will be used in a book on ukrainian ritual. Her parents, oleg and eugenia kononenko were from kharkiv, ukraine, where they had been trained as chemists. Choice although natalie kononenko touches on other aspects of slavic folklore the major part of this book is given over to narrative.
Included are explanations of the different types of slavic folklore, the role of slavic folklore in literature and popular culture, and the state of. Natalie o kononenko the people of eastern europe have a long and rich cultural history. Every textbook comes with a 21day any reason guarantee. A handbook greenwood folklore handbooks by natalie kononenko.
The slavic, east european, and eurasian folklore association seefa. Ukrainian epic and historical song natalie o kononenko. And when the slavs came to america, they brought much of their folklore to the new world, where it continues to flourish. The collection features translations of folktales collected during the nineteenth century, when western europe began to show distinct interest in the slavic people and. It also explains the historical events celebrated in epic and other historical songs. Natalie kononenko was born in a displaced persons camp in kornberg, germany in 1946. Natalie kononenko is a professor of folklore currently with the university of alberta. All in all this is a most useful work for the beginning student, especially one who wants to gain a good overview of russian and ukranian folklore and folklore. Written for students and general readers, this book offers a brief but thorough introduction to slavic folklore. Rent slavic folklore 1st edition 97803336102 today, or search our site for other textbooks by natalie kononenko. Kononenko has written or contributed to books on ukrainian epic, ukrainian. Its the perfect mix of poetry depicting a daydreamer, teen loves, heartbreaks, love triangles, marriage, children and happilyeverafters. After studying at cornell university, kononenko received a ba from radcliffe college. A handbook greenwood folklore handbooks by natalie kononenko sep 30, 2007.
This collection of essays is offered with sincere gratitude and appreciation to natalie kononenko, professor and kule chair of ukrainian ethnography, university of alberta, canada and. The south slavs living on the balkan peninsula in south eastern europe, bordering with the byzantine empire to the south, came under the sphere of influence of eastern orthodox. Folklore and mythologyslavic countriesteen nonfiction. I taught russian language and slavic folklore, and served as assistant dean and chair of the slavic department at the university of virginia. Slavic paganism or slavic religion describes the religious beliefs, myths and ritual practices of the slavs prior to christianisation. A handbook is suitable for use in survey courses as well as for indepth folklore studies. A handbook greenwood folklore handbooks 97803336102.
Slavic mythology observed through the eyes of the she bear. The magic of the slavic folk tale is a unique anthology that exposes students to the stories, songs, tales, and oral rituals that comprise the rich tapestry of slavic folklore. She currently holds the peter and doris kule chair of ukrainian ethnography and is the head of the slavic and east european section of modern languages and cultural studies. Folklore vs fakelore natalie kononenko professor and kule chair university of alberta abstract folklore is the artistic expression of belief.
Kononenko concludes with a useful chapter on web resources. Natalie kononenko kule centre for ukrainian and canadian folklore. Seefa is a scholarly, nonprofit organization devoted to an exchange of knowledge among scholars interested in slavic. And the blind shall sing received the kovaliv award and the american association for ukrainian studies best book prize. Essays in honor of natalie kononenko, 2012, 127143. This journal was internationally recognized and was instrumental in reestablishing the dialogue between folklore scholars in the former soviet union and their colleagues in the west. Some elements of slavic folklore, such as vampire legends and easter eggs, are well known, while others are more obscure. Ebook slavic myths as pdf download portable document format. Natalie kononenko was the first holder of the kule chair in ukrainian ethnography 20042019. Kononenko has written or contributed to books on ukrainian epic, ukrainian folktales, turkish minstrelsy, and, most recently, contemporary ukrainian legends.
Among the many intriguing characteristics of the ukrainian folk tradition is the fact that ukrainian epics were sung by a special type of minstrel the blind mendicant. Produced by johns hopkins university press in collaboration with the sheridan libraries. Sep 30, 2007 natalie kononenko s recent volume in the greenwood folklore handbooks series is a most welcome addition to the evergrowing body of scholarship on slavic folklore in english. Kononenko, 97803336102, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Natalie kononenko is professor of slavic languages, literatures, and folklore at the university of virginia and the author of ukrainian minstrels. Overviews slavic folklore and discusses its role in literature and. Sharpe in 1998 and won the kovaliv prize for best book in ukrainian studies. This book is a short but thorough introduction to slavic folklore. She came to the university of alberta from the university of virginia where she was professor of slavic languages, literatures, and folklore. Included are explanations of the different types of slavic folklore, the role of slavic folklore in. Natalie kononenko kule centre for ukrainian and canadian. Scholars interested in epic song, history, and general folklore will benefit from this work.
Written expressly for students and general readers, it systematically overviews slavic folklore. We have you covered with 247 instant online tutoring. Russian folk religious imagination, an online multimedia critical edition. The latter occurred at various stages between the 8th and the th century.
Essays in this collection treat a range of folklorerelated topics as vast as natalies own interests and will appeal to specialists in slavic folklore and culture. Slavic folklore natalie kononenko hardcover published 20070930 in united states by greenwood press. Slavic folklore has great cultural significance and international influence. The former is a more academic book mostly focused on russian and ukrainian stories and languages, the second is more of a coffee table book with condensed historical and mythological snippets, mostly russian. Folklorists have proposed a variety of origins for the entity, including that they may originally stem from slavic paganism, where they may have been seen as benevolent spirits. Included are explanations of the different types of slavic folklore, the role of slavic folklore in literature and popular culture, and the state of criticism and scholarship on this field of interest. The volume is especially strong in genres like memorates, fabulates and material culture, often less familiar than folktales to nonspecialists. Included are explanations of the different types of slavic folklore, the role of slavic folklore in literature and popular culture, and the state of criticism and scholarship on this slavic folklore has great cultural significance. Much of the handbooks coverage is rich and satisfying.
And when the slavs came to america, they brought much of their folklore to the new world, where it continues to flourish today. Read download slavic folklore pdf pdf book library. Greenwood press, i served as editor of folklorica, the journal of the slavic and east european folklore association for 5 years. I led some of the first student groups to the ussr in the 19701980s. You will receive an alert when the book is available for less than the new or used price you specify. Aug 28, 2014 folklore vs fakelore natalie kononenko professor and kule chair university of alberta abstract folklore is the artistic expression of belief. In 1987 i was one of the first us scholars to be allowed outside of moscow.