Jokelore: Humorous Folktales from Indiana

by Ronald L. Baker

Overview

" . . . extremely valuable . . . enthusiastically recommend[ed] . . . " —Western Folklore

These hilarious and slightly off-color stories, although gathered in Indiana, reflect the ancient origin and universality of the joke. The chuckle, the grin, the uncontrolled belly-laugh evoked by Jokelore attest to the popularity of this ancient form of folk literature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780253204066
Publisher:	Indiana University Press
Publication date:	09/22/1986
Series:	Midland Bks Series: 406 Series
Pages:	234
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

TALL TALES

CATCH TALES AND HOAXES

SHAGGY DOGS

ANIMALS

MARRIED COUPLES

DRUNKS AND SLOTHS

THE WISE

THE FOOLISH

IGNORANCE OF SEX

KENTUCKIANS

IRISH

BLACKS

POLES

JEWS

CATHOLICS

PREACHERS

GOD AND JESUS

SALESMEN AND OTHER TRAVELERS

DOCTORS, NURSES, AND PATIENTS

SCHOOLTEACHERS

FARMERS

POLITICIANS

GOLFERS

Sources and Notes