Riddles: Perspectives on the use, function and change in a folklore genre
Kaivola-Bregenhøj, Annikki
Riddles: Perspectives on the use, function and change in a folklore genre - Helsinki Finnish Literature Society / SKS 2001 - 1 electronic resource (186 p.)
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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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English
sff.10 9517465769;9789522228215
10.21435/sff.10 doi
Historical & comparative linguistics
Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography
popular tradition folkloristics folklore riddles Finland Metaphor Semantics
Riddles: Perspectives on the use, function and change in a folklore genre - Helsinki Finnish Literature Society / SKS 2001 - 1 electronic resource (186 p.)
Open Access
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.
Creative Commons
English
sff.10 9517465769;9789522228215
10.21435/sff.10 doi
Historical & comparative linguistics
Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography
popular tradition folkloristics folklore riddles Finland Metaphor Semantics