Archetypes and Motifs in Folklore and Literature: A Handbook: A Handbook

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.

Author: Jane Garry, Hasan El-Shamy
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 12/31/2004
Pages: 552
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.28lbs
Size: 9.72h x 7.14w x 1.17d
ISBN: 9780765612601

Review Citation(s):
Multicultural Review 12/01/2005 pg. 98
Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2006 pg. 247
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2006 pg. 524