Riddles: Perspectives on the use, function and change in a folklore genre
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...
| Format: | eBook |
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| Language: | English |
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Helsinki
Finnish Literature Society / SKS
2001
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| Series: | Studia Fennica Folkloristica
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| Online Access: | Open Access: DOAB: description of the publication Open Access: DOAB, download the publication |
| Summary: | 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. In addition to providing a survey of international riddle scholarship, the book has a comprehensive bibliography with suggestions for further reading. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (186 p.) |
| ISBN: | 9517465769;9789522228215 sff.10 |
| Access: | Open Access |