Oral Literature - An Art Form From Immemorial Time

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  • Susana Amante

Abstract

In order to accurately answer the question above, there is a need to offer a conceptual framework and critical analysis of some keywords, such as culture, tradition, heritage, folklore and memory, as they support and complement one another. Therefore, I will try to provide answers not only to the prior question, but also to the following ones: In what way(s) does oral heritage form a part of culture? What is meant by culture? How reliable can oral heritage be? Is oral heritage a valid means of conveying culture and, thus, a collective representation of identity? Are heritage and tradition the same?

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2016-02-04

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Amante, S. (2016). Oral Literature - An Art Form From Immemorial Time. Millenium - Journal of Education, Technologies, and Health, (36). Retrieved from https://revistas.rcaap.pt/millenium/article/view/8286

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No. 36 (14): maio de 2009

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