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Unlock the Hidden Depths of Fairy Tales with Vladimir Propp’s Masterwork
Vladimir Propp—renowned philologist, professor at Leningrad University, and a founder of comparative typology in folklore studies—dedicated his career to uncovering the structural and historical roots of narrative. His classic works, including Morphology of the Folktale and Russian Heroic Epic, remain foundational in textual theory. In Historical Roots of the Fairy Tale, Propp systematically traces the origins of magical tales back to historical reality, as he defines his goal: revealing how archetypes, rituals, and meanings manifest in story structure and content.
This book illuminates the hidden layers behind beloved fairy-tale figures—Baba Yaga, Koschei, the Horse, the Serpent—and examines how totemic initiation rites and other cultural practices are embedded in these narratives. Despite its scholarly depth, the text is remarkably accessible, offering rich insights for both casual readers and professional philologists. At 1037.00 RUR, this edition is a valuable addition to any folklore or literary theory collection.
