An Anthology of Russian Folk Epics
Synopsis
An extensive introduction provides basic information about Russian epics, their historical background, their poetics, the history of their collection, their performance context, and their main interpretations. In addition, their is a short introduction to each song, explaining its plot, allusions, and interpretations. A glossary of common terms and a selected bibliography of studies about the Russian epic in English and Russian are also included in the volume.Book details
- Series:
- Folklores And Folk Cultures Of Eastern Europe Ser.
- Author:
- James Bailey, Tatyana Ivanova
- ISBN:
- 9781317476924
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781315706467, 9780873326414, 9780873326407
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Pages:
- 411
- Reading age:
- 18-18
- Grades:
- College Freshman
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2023-11-30
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 1999
- Copyright by:
- Taylor & Francis.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Politics and Government, Social Studies