Morphology of the Folktale: Second Edition by V. Propp (English) Paperback Book

Description: Morphology of the Folktale by V. Propp, Laurence Scott, Louis A. Wagner The classic work on forms of the folktale. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book is the classic work on forms of the European folktale. Author Biography Vladimir Propp was born in Petersburg, April 29, 1895. In 1932 he was called to a position at the University of Leningrad and went on to make major contributions to Russian folklore studies, comparative mythology, and the classification of folklore genres. His international fame is closely tied to the contributions he made to the structural analysis of folklore in Morphology of the Folktale. Table of Contents Preface to the Second EditionIntroduction to the Second EditionIntroduction to the First EditionAcknowledgementsAuthors ForewordI. On the History of the ProblemII. The Method and MaterialIII. The Functions of Dramatis PersonaeIV. Assimilations: Cases of the Double Morphological Meaning of a Single FunctionV. Some Other Elements of the Tale A. Auxiliary Elements for the Interconnection of FunctionsB. Auxiliary Elements in TreblingC. MotivationsVI. The Distribution of Functions Among Dramatis PersonaeVII. Ways in Which New Characters Are Introduced into the Course of ActionVIII. On the Attributes of Dramatis Personae and their SignificanceIX. The Tale as a Whole A. The Ways in Which Stories Are CombinedB. An Example of Analysis of a TaleC. The Problem of ClassificationD. On the Relationship of Particular Forms of Structure to the General PatternE. The Problem of Composition and Theme, and of Themes and VariantsF. ConclusionAppendix I. Materials for a Tabulation of the TaleAppendix II. Further Techniques of AnalysesAppendix III. Schemes and CommentaryAppendix IV. List of AbbreviationsAppendix V. Comparative Chart of Tale Numbers Review "Morphology will in all probability be regarded by future generations as one of the major theoretical breakthroughs in the field of folklore in the twentieth century." - Alan Dundes "Propps work is seminal...[and], now that it is available in a new edition, should be even more valuable to folklorists who are directing their attention to the form of the folktale, especially to those structural characteristics which are common to many entries coming from even different cultures." - Choice Promotional "Morphology will in all probability be regarded by future generations as one of the major theoretical breakthroughs in the field of folklore in the twentieth century." -- Alan Dundes Long Description This book is the classic work on forms of the European folktale. Review Quote Propps work is seminal...[and], now that it is available in a new edition, should be even more valuable to folklorists who are directing their attention to the form of the folktale, especially to those structural characteristics which are common to many entries coming from even different cultures. Details ISBN0292783760 Author Louis A. Wagner Publisher University of Texas Press Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0292783760 ISBN-13 9780292783768 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 0009 Imprint University of Texas Press Place of Publication Austin, TX Country of Publication United States Edited by Louis A. Wagner Birth 1895 Death 1970 Translator Laurence Scott Pages 184 Short Title MORPHOLOGY OF THE FOLKTALE REV Edition Description Revised Subtitle Second Edition UK Release Date 1968-01-01 AU Release Date 1968-01-01 NZ Release Date 1968-01-01 US Release Date 1968-01-01 Series American Folklore Society Bibliographical and Special Series Year 1968 Publication Date 1968-01-01 DEWEY 398.210947 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131531031;

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