ETHNOGRAPHY AS A TOOL OF LITERATURE - ZBIGNIEW LIBERA

Discover the fascinating world of ethnography as seen through the eyes of literature. This book is a journey through Polish ethnography of the 19th century and later, presented in the form of sketches and pictures. The author analyzes how the literary preparation of the first researchers influenced their perception of the folk world, introducing elements of imagination and fantasy into it.

• Unique perspective on ethnography from the perspective of literature
• Analysis of the influence of literature on folklore studies
• Description of expeditions of romantic folklorists
• Tracking methods of obtaining materials and constructing texts
• Presentation of types of collectors and their relationship to the people
• Recalling the voices of poets and scholars
• Titanic work of the author in the analysis of source materials

Zbigniew Libera reveals in his book how the literary preparation of the first wanderers to the folk world favored the introduction of figures of imagination, topoi, phantasms and literary genres into folklore studies. He describes the expeditions of romantic folklorists, tracks the methods of obtaining materials, clothes and masks, the ways of staying a little inside the world of the people, a little outside. He presents types of collectors, their changing relationship to the people over time. Of great importance are (due to the lack of copyrights) the methods of constructing texts after returning from travels: retouching, stylization, creating own texts from foreign texts, but always using literary conventions.

This book is the result of the titanic work of the author, who evokes the voices of poets and scholars, old and present. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ethnography, literature and cultural history. The author has created an extraordinary connection between two seemingly distant fields, showing their mutual influences and dependencies. It is a fascinating journey into the depths of Polish folk and intellectual culture.

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The book "Ethnography is a beautiful toy. in the hands of writers.." is a position that will certainly enrich your knowledge of Polish culture and literature. It is an inspiring read for anyone who wants to understand how literature influences our perception of the world and how ethnography can be a tool in the hands of writers. Do not wait, reach for this book and discover the fascinating world of ethnography as seen through the eyes of literature!