Epics of the Peoples of the USSR / Эпос Народов СССР RUSSIAN
Language: Russian
Published by Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow, USSR, 1958
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- Hardcover
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Title: Problems of the Study of the Epics of the Peoples of the USSR / Вопросы изучения эпоса народов СССР Problems of the Study of the Epics of the Peoples of the USSR is a scholarly collection of essays edited by the distinguished orientalist I. S. Braginsky. The volume brings together contributions by Soviet specialists in folklore, philology, linguistics, and Oriental studies, examining the heroic and historical epics of the diverse peoples of the Soviet Union. The studies address the origin, development, poetics, classification, and historical significance of oral epic traditions, including those of the Turkic, Iranian, Caucasian, Slavic, and other ethnic groups. Particular attention is given to the relationship between folklore and history, comparative epic studies, oral performance, and the preservation of national cultural heritage. The volume became an important contribution to Soviet folkloristics and comparative epic research. Pages: 292 Condition: Good, general age wear, a few minor stains/ spots, a few minor tears on pages. Ex-USSR’s liquidated org.’s expired stamps and marks. ***International buyers: Import duties, VAT, and customs clearance fees, if applicable, are the buyer’s responsibility and are determined by the destination country’s customs authorities.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Epics of the Peoples of the USSR / Эпос Народов СССР RUSSIAN
- Author
- I. S. Braginsky / И. С. Брагинский
- Publisher
- Publishing House of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow, USSR
- Publication year
- 1958
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- Russian
- Edition
- 1st Edition, Limited Edition
- Item weight
- 700 grams
- Dimensions
- 14.5 centimeters width by 22.5 centimeters height by 1.5 centimeters depth
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