Oral-Formulaic Theory: Annotated Bibliography

Gary H. Gossen. Chamulas in the World of the Sun: Time and Space in Mayan Oral Tradition. Rpt. Prospect Heights, IL: Waveland, 1984.

Aims to present the oral tradition of a contemporary Mayan community as a complete information system. All genres as defined by the Chamulas are considered both as works in themselves and in relation to the cultural background. Offers an alternative analytical language that takes into account the general sociological nature of the data on oral aesthetic forms as well as concrete data on a specific oral tradition. Contains sample narratives, games, prayers, and songs.
Area: MY