Review: More Tales from Ulithi Atoll: a Content Analysis
Mitchell, Roger E.; Lessa, William A. (January 1983). "Review: More Tales from Ulithi Atoll: a Content Analysis". The Journal of American Folklore. 96 (379): 69. doi:10.2307/539836. ISSN 0021-8715.
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Abstract: The article “Review: More Tales from Ulithi Atoll: A Content Analysis” is a review by Roger E. Mitchell of William A. Lessa’s work titled “More Tales from Ulithi Atoll: A Content Analysis.” This review is published in The Journal of American Folklore by the American Folklore Society.
Lessa’s book is presented as a supplementary collection to his earlier work, “Tales,” and includes 42 narratives from Ulithi Atoll that were somewhat incidentally collected . The review notes that this collection is not a continuation in the grand style of the previous work, but rather an addendum meant to preserve narrative materials that are at risk of disappearing. Lessa’s previous work structured 24 narratives into a comparative framework, exploring various tale types and motifs extensively across regions like Micronesia, Polynesia, Melanesia, and Malaysia .
Mitchell acknowledges that although the explanatory content accompanying the tales is generally adequate, there are instances where it falls short in providing clarity. Lessa’s contribution is viewed as significant despite some gaps in the collection due to his focus on other anthropological activities. The book is considered a valuable contribution to the field of folklore, adding to a corpus of materials that few anthropologists have provided. The review appreciates the effort Lessa has put into compiling these tales, while also noting areas where there could be further improvement or clarification.
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