Another Harmony: Oral Tradition and Folklore of the Lambadas

ABOUT THE BOOK The present book makes an attempt to examine the nature and function of tribal literary genres, which are mostly in the oral form. The Lambadas have a rich tradition of oral narratives which include folk songs, tales, riddles and proverbs, which form part of their life and culture. It also examines the history, culture and identity of the Lambadas, through their customs and religious practices. The Lambada culture incorporates myth, legend, ritual and beliefs. This aspect provided a matrix for the folklore of the Lambada culture. The Lambada folklore represents the way of life both in the past and the present. The ideas, values and forms expressed by the people in the community reflect their culture and social identity. The Lambada community is mostly known for their culture and tradition. The oral tradition of the Lambadas re-constructs the history, culture and identity through the folklore in opposition to the popular understanding of the Lambada culture. These aspects are the aspects of the present book. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr Deepa Jyothi Banoth is Assistant Professor and Head, Department of English, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana. Having fifteen years of experience in teaching English at Postgraduate level. She teaches British Literature and Indian Wrting in English at Post-graduate level. Her areas of research include Adivasi Literature, Folk Literature, Indian Fiction in English and Post- colonial Literature. She has published extensively both in national and international peer reviewed and UGC recognized journals. She has carried out Major Research Project for ICSSR, New Delhi. CONTENTS Foreword . 7 Acknowledgements. 9 I. Introduction. 11 II. Tribal Culture and Identity .33 III. An Art of Word: Folk Songs of the Lambadas .49 IV. Folktales of the Lambadas .79 V. Lambada Folktales: An Interpretation .101 VI. Conclusion. 117 Select Bibliography .125 Index .141 The Title 'Another Harmony: Oral Tradition and Folklore of the Lambadas written/authored/edited by Deepa Jyothi Banoth', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9789353242275 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 146 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Tribal Studies/History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-