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A motif-index of traditional Polynesian narratives

"This ... work analyzes and classifies the story themes of Polynesian myths, tales and legends according to an internationally employed system developed by Stith Thompson in his Motif-index of folk literature (1955-1958). ... In his introduction, the author explains the concept of the motif as...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kirtley, Bacil F., 1924-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Honolulu, University of Hawaii Press, 1971.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"This ... work analyzes and classifies the story themes of Polynesian myths, tales and legends according to an internationally employed system developed by Stith Thompson in his Motif-index of folk literature (1955-1958). ... In his introduction, the author explains the concept of the motif as a basis for cataloging. ... The present work is an attempt to survey thoroughly the totality of Polynesian oral tradition and to indicate the distribution and relationships of narrative materials."--Back cover
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xxxiii, 486 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages xi-xxvi).
ISBN:9780824884079
0824884078
9780824884086
0824884086
Acceso:Open Access