Archetypes and Motifs in Folklore and Literature: A Handbook

Hasan El-Shamy, Jane Garry

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2004

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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.

ISBN-13
9780765612601
ISBN-10
0765612607
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year
2004
Publication date
2004-12-31
Pages
552
Dimensions
246x174x
Weight
990