Riddles — Perspektives on the use, function andchange in a folklore genre
Kaivola-Bergenhöj, AnnikkiProduct information
Title: | Riddles — Perspektives on the use, function andchange in a folklore genre | ||
Authors: | Kaivola-Bergenhöj, Annikki (Author) | ||
Product number: | 9789517460194 | ||
Product form: | Paperback | ||
Availability: | Delivery in 7-14 workdays | ||
Price: | 45,00 € (40,91 € vat 0 %) | ||
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Further information
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 |
Key words: | Folkloristics, Folklore, Folklore Studies, Popular tradition |
Description
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.