Motif-Index of Folk Literature [Complete 6 volume set]; A Classification of Narrative Elements in Folktales, Ballads, Myths, Fables, Mediaeval Romances, Exempla, Fabliaux, Jest-Books and Local Legends

Thompson, Stith

Published by Indiana University Press, Bloomington & London, 1966

About this Item

Six volume set, bound in green cloth with red labels. 24 x 16 cm. This set is a second printing of the revised and much enlarged edition by Stith Thompson which was first done in 1955. The original work was done 1932-36. Volume 6 is an index volume for the work. Minor spotting to foredge of volume 3. Very nice set overall; no under lining or other markings. A massive and comprehensive work. "The Motif-Index of Folk Literature organizes motifs into twenty-six different classes, lettered A to Z. Each motif, then, is given a letter to designate its type and a number to identify it." For each entry, there is given the Motif Number, Motif title and description, Cultures and texts in which the motif is found, related motifs. Seller Inventory # 82373

Bibliographic Details

Title: Motif-Index of Folk Literature [Complete 6 ...

Publisher: Indiana University Press, Bloomington & London

Publication Date: 1966

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Edition: Second Printing.