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Unlock the Hidden Structure of Legends
Vladimir Propp’s Morphology of the Folktale (1928) is a landmark study that dissects the anatomy of wonder tales. Rather than treating fairy tales as random fantasies, Propp reveals a consistent, almost mathematical framework beneath their surface chaos. He identifies 31 narrative functions—from “villainy” to “wedding”—that recur across cultures, transforming a dizzying variety of stories into a single, elegant pattern.
This work reshaped 20th-century humanities, influencing folklore studies, structuralism, literary theory, and even psychology. Readers are invited to journey through a labyrinth of magical diversity, only to discover a surprising unity at its core. Propp’s analysis remains a vital tool for writers, scholars, and anyone fascinated by how stories work.
Product details: - Title: Morphology of the Folktale (Eco-Pocket edition) - Author: Vladimir Yakovlevich Propp - Price: 683.00 RUR
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