Archetypes and Motifs in Folklore and Literature: A Handbook - Garry, Jane a El-Shamy, Hasan

A presentation and discussion of the most basic thematic elements universally found in folklore and literature. The reference provides a detailed analysis of the most common archetypes or motifs found in the folklore of selected communities around the world.. Entries are keyed to the "Motif-Index of Folk Literature" by Stith Thompson.