Morphology of the Folktale
Morphology of the Folktale
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1971
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Book • Nonfiction
1971
Adult
18+ years
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Vladimir Propp's Morphology of the Folktale analyzes the structure of Russian folktales, identifying 31 narrative functions performed by characters. Propp explores the sequence and role of these functions within stories, providing a framework for understanding their underlying structure. His work offers insights into how folktales are constructed, focusing on function over content.
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Mysterious
Contemplative
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Morphology of the Folktale by Vladimir Propp is praised for its pioneering structural analysis of folktales, offering a systematic framework that has influenced literary and cultural studies. However, some critics note its formulaic approach may oversimplify complex narratives. Overall, it's regarded as a foundational text for students of folklore and narrative theory.
Who Should Read Morphology of the Folktale?
Readers interested in Morphology of the Folktale by Vladimir Propp are likely enthusiasts of folklore, literary theory, and structural analysis. Similar works include Joseph Campbell's The Hero with a Thousand Faces and Claude Lévi-Strauss's Structural Anthropology, appealing to those fascinated by narrative structures and mythology.
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Book • Nonfiction
1971
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