"Pennsylvania Dutch," and other essays (eBook)

Enriched edition. Exploring Pennsylvania Dutch Traditions and Culture

Phebe Earle Gibbons (Autor)

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2022
304 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-633810729-9 (EAN)

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In "Pennsylvania Dutch" and Other Essays, Phebe Earle Gibbons offers a compelling exploration of the cultural tapestry and linguistic subtleties of the Pennsylvania German community. Through a series of insightful essays, Gibbons employs a vivid narrative style that intertwines personal anecdotes with historical context, effectively illuminating the complexities of this unique group in American society. As she examines themes of identity, language preservation, and cultural intermingling, Gibbons elucidates the broader implications of these dynamics within the framework of American multiculturalism, making her work both a personal journey and an academic inquiry. Phebe Earle Gibbons, an eminent folklorist and cultural critic, spent much of her life immersed in the traditions and customs of the Pennsylvania Dutch. Her upbringing in a region steeped in their practices, coupled with her scholarly pursuits, enabled her to approach the subject with both passion and rigor. Gibbons's prior works, informed by her deep understanding of folklore and community identity, have positioned her as a key figure in the study of Pennsylvania Dutch culture. This collection is highly recommended for readers interested in cultural studies, American folklore, and the intersections of language and identity. Gibbons's eloquent prose and thoughtful analysis invite a deeper appreciation of the Pennsylvania Dutch experience, making it a valuable addition to both academic libraries and personal collections.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.1.2022
• Einführung: Samantha Watts
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Samantha Watts
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie ► Volkskunde
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
• Schlagworte: American Literature • American Regional Studies • authorship • book reviews • Church of the Brethren • Country Life • Cultural diversity exploration • cultural heritage essays • customs and beliefs • essay collection • Ethnic Relations • Ethnology • Folklore and Traditions • Germans in America • historic community analysis • Immigrants • Literary Analysis • literary classics • Literary criticisms • literary essays • literary traditions • Middle Pennsylvania District • Narrative nonfiction writing • Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania Dutch • Pennsylvania Dutch culture • Schwenkfelders • social life and customs • tradition and language