United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018Burrison, John A., 1942-2005-04-06Encyclopedia article about storytelling traditions in Georgia. One of the distinguishing features of southern culture is an "oratorical aesthetic." Speech artistry, expressed through delivery as well as content, can still be heard in Georgians' political and legal oratory, preaching, and conversation. Central to the region's love affair with the spoken word is a strong narrative impulse, channeled in the telling of elaborately embroidered personal experiences as well as traditional tales.GSE identifier: SS2H2text/htmlengSystem requirements: Quicktime plug-in required for audio and video clips.Forms part of the New Georgia Encyclopedia.http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/System requirements: Quicktime plug-in required for audio and video clips.Forms part of the New Georgia Encyclopedia.Storytelling--GeorgiaStorytellers--GeorgiaOral tradition--GeorgiaFolklore--Performance--GeorgiaStorytelling traditionsText