Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ586311
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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American Hyperbole: The Tall Tale.
Pavonetti, Linda M.; Combs, Christine M.
Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, v12 n2 p37-42 Win 1999
Discusses the historic derivation and the format and characteristics of traditional tall tales, and modern adaptations of these stories. Describes a selection of tall tales for modern young adult readers; notes titles and authors of original tall tales and those with female heroes. Discusses the enduring appeal of traditional and modern tall tales. (AEF)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Females, Fiction, Folk Culture, History, Literary Genres, Reading Materials, Story Telling, Tales
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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