Another Harmony: Oral Tradition And Folklore Of The Lambadas

Another Harmony: Oral Tradition And Folklore Of The Lambadas

Book Code: 1111016994930

Deepa Jyothi Banoth

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ABOUT THE BOOK The present book makes an attempt to examine the nature and function of tribal literary genres, which are mostly in the oral form. The Lambadas have a rich tradition of oral narratives which include folk songs, tales, riddles and proverbs, which form part of their life and culture. It also examines the history, culture and identity of the Lambadas, through their customs and religious practices. The Lambada culture incorporates myth, legend, ritual and beliefs. This aspect provided a matrix for the folklore of the Lambada culture. The Lambada folklore represents the way of life both in the past and the present. The ideas, values and forms expressed by the people in the community reflect their culture and social identity. The Lambada community is mostly known for their culture and tradition. The oral tradition of the Lambadas re-constructs the history, culture and identity through the folklore in opposition to the popular understanding of the Lambada culture. These aspects are the aspects of the present book.

Year:

2020

Language:

English

Publisher:

Kalpaz Publications

Pages:

146

Book Category:

pub

Subject:

Tribal Studies/History

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ABOUT THE BOOK

The present book makes an attempt to examine the nature and function of tribal literary genres, which are mostly in the oral form. The Lambadas have a rich tradition of oral narratives which include folk songs, tales, riddles and proverbs, which form part of their life and culture. It also examines the history, culture and identity of the Lambadas, through their customs and religious practices. The Lambada culture incorporates myth, legend, ritual and beliefs. This aspect provided a matrix for the folklore of the Lambada culture. The Lambada folklore represents the way of life both in the past and the present. The ideas, values and forms expressed by the people in the community reflect their culture and social identity. The Lambada community is mostly known for their culture and tradition. The oral tradition of the Lambadas re-constructs the history, culture and identity through the folklore in opposition to the popular understanding of the Lambada culture. These aspects are the aspects of the present book.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr Deepa Jyothi Banoth is Assistant Professor and Head, Department of English, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana. Having fifteen years of experience in teaching English at Postgraduate level. She teaches British Literature and Indian Wrting in English at Post-graduate level. Her areas of research include Adivasi Literature, Folk Literature, Indian Fiction in English and Post- colonial Literature. She has published extensively both in national and international peer reviewed and UGC recognized journals. She has carried out Major Research Project for ICSSR, New Delhi.

CONTENTS

Foreword ............................................................................................................. 7

Acknowledgements............................................................................................. 9

I. Introduction.......................................................................................... 11

II. Tribal Culture and Identity ...................................................................33

III. An Art of Word: Folk Songs of the Lambadas ......................................49

IV. Folktales of the Lambadas ....................................................................79

V. Lambada Folktales: An Interpretation ................................................101

VI. Conclusion.......................................................................................... 117

Select Bibliography ............................................................................125

Index ...................................................................................................141

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