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Many people today mistakenly believe that folklore is nothing more than crazy stories about make-believe people in bygone days. In fact, folklore is rooted in a historical or cultural reality that tells us much about the people who created it. The ten plays in this book, intended for middle and high school students, are drawn from the seemingly bottomless, ever-evolving fountain of American folklore and popular culture. They range from European, African and Asian folktales recast in New World settings to the mythology associated with real-life figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Mother Jones, Johnny Appleseed and even Elvis Presley! Read more...
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