Folklore of Canada — Edith Fowke

Canada’s best-known folklorist presents the ultimate collection of Canadian tales, songs, stories, rhymes, legends, and jokes. Gathered from every corner of the country, the material reflects Canada’s diversity, featuring folklore from the traditions of English and French Canada, several First Nations, and our disparate immigrant communities.Folklore of Canada is a browser’s delight and also a lively work of scholarship. From the hilarious to the profound, this classic work captures the plain-talking traditions of Canadian folklore for all time.