The European Folktale
Form and Nature
Published on 22. September 1986
Book
Paperback/Softback
172 pages
978-0-253-20393-9 (ISBN)
Description
"Niles' excellent translation should bring Luethi's sensitive and articulate study the recognition it deserves among English readers." -Library Journal
Luethi demonstrates how the folktale, by its very distance from reality, can play upon the most important themes of human existence.
Luethi demonstrates how the folktale, by its very distance from reality, can play upon the most important themes of human existence.
Reviews / Votes
"Niles' excellent translation should bring Luthi's sensitive and articulate study the recognition it deserves among English readers." - Library JournalMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bloomington, IN
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
259 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-253-20393-9 (9780253203939)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Max Luthi
Content
Foreword by Dan Ben-Amos
Author's Preface
Translator's Preface
Introduction
1. One-Dimensionality
2. Depthlessness
3. Abstract Style
4. Isolation and Universal Interconnection
5. Sublimination and All-Inclusiveness
6. Function and Significane of the Folktale
7. Folktale Scholarship
Supplement: Sturctural Folktale Scholarship
Notes
Index of Tale Types
General Index
Author's Preface
Translator's Preface
Introduction
1. One-Dimensionality
2. Depthlessness
3. Abstract Style
4. Isolation and Universal Interconnection
5. Sublimination and All-Inclusiveness
6. Function and Significane of the Folktale
7. Folktale Scholarship
Supplement: Sturctural Folktale Scholarship
Notes
Index of Tale Types
General Index