Motifindex of folkliterature download free ebooks epub. Based on stith thompsons 6volume motif index by stith thompson, this database classifies and indexes themes and motifs, characters and events in folk literature. Thompsons motif index, atus tale type index, propps functions and levistrausss structural analysis for folk tales found. Motifindex of folkliterature, volume 4 a classification of narrative elements in folk tales, ballads, myths, fables, mediaeval romances, exempla, fabliaux, jest books, and local legends stith thompson. Motifindex of folk literature indiana university libraries. Because of the problems that printing a book of such. This work is in the public domain in the united states because it was legally published within the united states or the united nations headquarters in new york subject to section 7 of the united states headquarters agreement before. The reference also includes an introductory essay on the concepts of archetypes and motifs and the scholarship associated with them. Motifindex of folkliteraturevolume 1 wikisource, the. Motif index of folk literature kristina lindell lund university. Motifindex of folkliteraturevolume 1 wikisource, the free online.
The atu catalog is a classification of the whole plot of a story into seven broad categories. A classification of narrative elements in folktales, ballads, myths, fables, mediaeval romances, exempla, fabliaux, j volume 1 of 6 thompson, stith on. A motif index of traditional polynesian narratives honolulu. A classification of narrative elements in folk tales, ballads, myths, fables, mediaeval romances, exempla, fabliaux, jest books, and local legends motif index of folk literature. The elibrary free service executes searching for the e book motif index of folk literature to provide you with the opportunity to download it for free.
In the book the folktale, stith thompson invokes this phrase cluster of motifs in several. Despite some lacunae due to the broad scope of the sixvolume work, stith thompsons motif index of folk literature has certainly remained an invaluable and indispensable research tool for all students of folk narrative for half a century. Motifindex of folkliterature a classification of narrative elements in folktales, ballads, myths, fables, mediaeval romances, exempla, fabliaux, jest books. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The motifindex of folkliterature is a six volume catalogue of motifs, granular elements of folklore, composed by american folklorist stith thompson. The english jestbooks from the hundred merry tales onward have been explored. A classification of narrative elements in folk tales, ballads, myths, fables, mediaeval romances, exempla, fabliaux, jestbooks, and local legends. Click to read more about motif index of folk literature. If you work academically on motifs and folk tales, this book is a must to reference out of. Stith thompson motif index of folk literature revised and enlarged version. Originally composed in german by finnish folklorist antti aarne.
Atu 300799 folk tale and folk motif indexes library. Arthur christensens two books on noodles, molboernes vise gerninger and dumme folk. Explore the motifs, tale types, propp functions and mythemes of world folk literature, with example motifs and tales. Some of them have been partly documented in the motif index of folk literature 195558. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Lz hardcover stith thompson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A classification of narrative elements in folktales, ballads, myths, fables, mediaeval romances, exempla, fabliaux, jestbooks and local legends. Thompson motif index, atu tale type index, propp function. Curated and compiled from several sources by shawn. The classification of folk tales should not to be confused with the stith thompson motif index of folk literature. Southern folklore quarterly a work of this kind can. Bibliography and abbreviations for the 1955 revised edition of the motif index of folk literature gr37.
Motifindex of folkliterature available in hardcover. Thompson motif index listed alphabetically indice generale dei motivi a. The classification system refers to works in which the various motifs occur. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Often referred to as thompsons motifindex, the catalogue has historically received extensive use in folklore studies, where folklorists commonly use it in tandem with the aarnethompsonuther index, an index used for folktale type analysis. A classification of narrative elements in folktales, ballads, myths, fables, mediaeval romances, exempla, fabliaux volume 2 hardcover january 22, 1960.
The atu index is the product of a series of revisions and expansions by an international group of scholars. This is the only book in english on motifs and themes that is completely folklore oriented, deals with motif numbers, and is tied to the thompson motif index. Motifindex of folkliterature, revised and enlarged. The classification of folk tales should not to be confused with the stith thompson motifindex of folk literature. A classification of narrative elements in folk tales, ballads, myths, fables, mediaeval romances, exempla, fabliaux, jest books. Motif index of folk literature goodreads share book. Motif index of folk literature this link opens in a new window the online version of stith thompsons 6 volume classic work motif index of folk literature. A classification of narrative elements in folktales, ballads, myths, fables, mediaeval romances, exempla, fabliaux, jestbooks, and local legends bloomington, indiana, 19551958, in 2497 searchable and bookmarked pdf pages. Motifindex of folkliterature 1955 edition open library. Indiana, 19551958, in 2497 searchable and bookmarked pdf pages. Motif index folk literature abebooks passion for books. Curated and compiled from several sources by shawn urban. The library cataloguer is not concerned with the merit of the work he includes, nor can he arrange the books according to any principle of literary. A classification of narrative elements in folktales, ballads, myths, fables, mediaeval romances, exempla, fabliaux, jest books and local legends.
In the introduction to his seminal motifindex of folk literature tmi, stith thompson. Pdf outline of stith thompsons motif index of folk literature. Pdf more than fifty years after the first edition of thompsons seminal. Motifindex of folkliterature, volume 1 indiana university press. Mediaeval romances, exempla, fabliaux, jest books, and local legends. A classification of narrative elements in folk tales, ballads, myths, fables,mediaeval romances, exempla, fabliaux, jest books, and local legends. Childerss motif index of the cuentos of juan timoneda helps fill out this part of the index. Motifindex of folkliterature wikisource, the free online library. Kirtley pdf with commentary at items below if any are from related and broader terms. A classification of narrative elements in folktales, ballads, myths, fables, mediaeval romances, exempla, fabliaux, jest books, and.
This is particularly true of myths, epics, legends, and etiological accounts, and also of lesser genres such as anecdotes, jokes, rumors, and genres such as life history, family history and refugee experiences. Thompsons motif index, atus tale type index, propps functions and levistrausss structural analysis for folk tales found around the world. Motifindex of folkliterature, volume 1 a classification of narrative elements in folk tales, ballads, myths, fables, mediaeval romances, exempla, fabliaux, jest books, and local legends stith thompson. More than fifty years after the first edition of thompsons seminal motifindexof folk literature, we present an online search engine tailored to fully disclose the index digitally. Home folk tale and folk motif indexes library guides. Animal tales, tales of magic, religious tales, realistic tales, tales of the stupid ogre giant, devil, anecdotes and jokes, and formula. The motifindex of folkliterature is a six volume catalogue of motifs, granular elements of. Project muse archetypes and motifs in folklore and. A classification of narrative elements in folktales, ballads, myths, fables, mediaeval romances, exempla, fabliaux, j volume 1 of 6 revised edition. A classification of narrative elements in folktales, ballads, myths, fables, mediaeval romances, exempla, fabliaux, jest books and local legends vol.
The aarnethompsonuther index is a catalogue of folktale types used in folklore studies. Explore the motifs, tale types, propp functions and mythemes of world folkliterature, with example motifs and tales. Jane garry and hasan elshamy intend their handbook as an introduction to thompsons monumental work while presenting indepth essays on a few. Click the appropriate button to start searching the book to get it.