Archetypes and motifs in folklore and literature: a handbook: a handbook
Auteur :
Garry, Jane / El-Shamy, Hasan
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780765612601
Date de publication :
31 déc. 2004
Dimensions :
24,6 x 17,4 cm
Poids :
990 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
A presentation and discussion of the most basic thematic elements universally found in folklore and literature. The reference provides a detailed analysis of the most common archetypes or motifs found in the folklore of selected communities around the world.. Entries are keyed to the "Motif-Index of Folk Literature" by Stith Thompson.