Contemporary Legend
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Aims and Scope
Contemporary Legend, the annual journal of the International Society
for Contemporary Legend Research, aims to promote and encourage research,
and to provide a forum for those working in this vibrant area of traditional
narrative scholarship. Within this context the term 'legend' is interpreted
in its broadest sense as including Sagen, dites, popular rumors, sayings and
beliefs as well as narrative. Similarly, 'contemporary' refers not only to
so-called 'modern urban legends' but also to legends in active circulation in
a given community. The journal presents original research findings and
theoretical analyses on all aspects of contemporary legend. The articles range
from case studies of individual legends, historical analogues and exploration
of legends in society, to analyses of performances and transmission, form,
meaning and function. The journal also includes reviews, an annual bibliography
covering books, essays and theses, and sections on contemporary legend in
literature and in film. An international editorial board of distinguished scholars
with a wide range of interests reviews all contributions, thereby maintaining the
high standard of published material.
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Memorial University - Department of Folklore