Folklore Studies in the Current Globalization: Festschrift to Prof N. Bhakthavathsala Reddy (Set of 2 vols)

Language: English
Pages: 700 (Throughout Color Illustrations)

About the Book
Folklore Studies in the Current Globalization is a Festschrift presented to Prof. N. Bhakthavathsala Reddy, a renowned Folklorist and good administrator on his birthday falling on 69 Years (01:07.1948). This prestigious volume contains a wide spectrum of elite research papers covering Folklore, literature and culture by renowned authors. It undoubtedly becomes an important source of information and reference book for History, Culture, Folklore and Tribal lore for research scholars and teachers as well.
People are aware of two kinds of literature: Classical and Folklore. They respond to literature differently. Folk literature has been neglected by traditional scholars while classical one becomes famous! Modern thinking has made them understand the importance of folklore which is created by common people while classical one is produced by enlightened people. Folklore makes younger better than older children when classical literature highlights older better than younger ones which produces little confidence in the young. So Folklore needs a great book to L--4ten all the people. Prof. N. Bhakthavathsala Reddy deserves this book devoted to him.
Preface
Professor Nagapatla Bhakthavathsala Reddy is a versatile genius, who has always tried hard to serve the poor and tribal people while he has continued to increase not only his knowledge but also his wisdom. He developed greatly from a lower level to a higher grade! Many people guided and assisted him a lot! His proficiency in Tamil and Malayalam besides his mother tongue Telugu and English are laudable. He is also having working knowledge in Kannada and Hindi. He worked in University of Kerala for 16 years prior to his appointment at Telugu University where he served for 14 years. He is-one