Motif-Index of Folk Literature [Complete 6 volume set]; A Classification of Narrative Elements in Folktales, Ballads, Myths, Fables, Mediaeval Romances, Exempla, Fabliaux, Jest-Books and Local Legends

Thompson, Stith

Verlag: Indiana University Press, Bloomington & London, 1966

Beschreibung

Six volume set, bound in green cloth with red labels. 24 x 16 cm. This set is a second printing of the revised and much enlarged edition by Stith Thompson which was first done in 1955. The original work was done 1932-36. Volume 6 is an index volume for the work. Minor spotting to foredge of volume 3. Very nice set overall; no under lining or other markings. A massive and comprehensive work. "The Motif-Index of Folk Literature organizes motifs into twenty-six different classes, lettered A to Z. Each motif, then, is given a letter to designate its type and a number to identify it." For each entry, there is given the Motif Number, Motif title and description, Cultures and texts in which the motif is found, related motifs. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 82373

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Motif-Index of Folk Literature [Complete 6 ...

Verlag: Indiana University Press, Bloomington & London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1966

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Fine

Auflage: Second Printing.