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Simple Forms: Legend, Saga, Myth, Riddle, Saying, Case, Memorabile, Fairytale, Joke

André Jolles

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Description:A seminal text in literary theory available in English for the first time Legend, saga, myth, riddle, proverb, case, anecdote, fairy tale, joke: Andre Jolles understands each of these nine simple forms as the reflection in language of a distinct mode of human engagement with the world and thus as a basic structuring principle of literary narrative. Long recognized as a classic of genre theory, "Simple Forms, "first published in 1929, has been called a significant precursor to structuralist and narratological approaches to literature. Like Vladimir Propp s "Morphology of the Folktale," with which it is often compared, Jolles s work is not only foundational for the later development of genre theory but of continuing relevance today. A major influence on literary genre studies since its publication, " Simple Forms" is now available for the first time in English. "From the Trade Paperback edition.""We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Simple Forms: Legend, Saga, Myth, Riddle, Saying, Case, Memorabile, Fairytale, Joke. To get started finding Simple Forms: Legend, Saga, Myth, Riddle, Saying, Case, Memorabile, Fairytale, Joke, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 272

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

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Release: 2017

ISBN: 1784784958

Description: A seminal text in literary theory available in English for the first time Legend, saga, myth, riddle, proverb, case, anecdote, fairy tale, joke: Andre Jolles understands each of these nine simple forms as the reflection in language of a distinct mode of human engagement with the world and thus as a basic structuring principle of literary narrative. Long recognized as a classic of genre theory, "Simple Forms, "first published in 1929, has been called a significant precursor to structuralist and narratological approaches to literature. Like Vladimir Propp s "Morphology of the Folktale," with which it is often compared, Jolles s work is not only foundational for the later development of genre theory but of continuing relevance today. A major influence on literary genre studies since its publication, " Simple Forms" is now available for the first time in English. "From the Trade Paperback edition.""We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Simple Forms: Legend, Saga, Myth, Riddle, Saying, Case, Memorabile, Fairytale, Joke. To get started finding Simple Forms: Legend, Saga, Myth, Riddle, Saying, Case, Memorabile, Fairytale, Joke, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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