Riddles — Perspektives on the use, function andchange in a folklore genre

Name: Riddles - Perspektives on the use, function andchange in a folklore genre
Brand: Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura
SKU: 9789517460194
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Kaivola-Bergenhöj, Annikki

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Riddles — Perspektives on the use, function andchange in a folklore genre

Authors:

Kaivola-Bergenhöj, Annikki (Author)

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9789517460194

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45,00 € (40,91 € vat 0 %)

Publ. product code:	1366097
Publisher:	Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura
Series:	Studia Fennica. Folkloristica 10
Edition:	2001
Language:	English
Pages:	186
Product family:	Folklore and Folkloristics Anthropology Studia Fennica Folkloristica Books in English
Finnish library classification:	81.3 Sananlaskut. Arvoitukset. Vertaukset. Kaskut
YSO - General Finnish ontology:	arvoitukset, kansanperinne, folkloristiikka

Riddles are a journey into a fascinating world rich in delightful metaphors and ambiguity. This book is based on material drawn from all over the world and analyses both traditional true riddles and contemporary joking questions. It introduces the reader to different riddling situations and the many functions of riddles, wich vary from education to teasing, and from defusing a heated situation to entertainment.

Riddles — Perspektives on the use, function andchange in a folklore genre

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