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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

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Humanities & Social Sciences Published 2016 Verification Pending

Overview & Synopsis

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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Document Information

Document Title Riddles: Perspectives on the use, function and change in a folklore genre
Author / Organization Kaivola-Bregenhøj, Annikki
Subject & Discipline popular tradition
Categories Humanities & Social Sciences
Publication Year 2016
License / Rights Open Access / Creative Commons
Resource Verification Listed PDF (Verification Pending)
Original Host Website OAPEN Library (www.oapen.org)
File Format application/pdf (Portable Document Format)
Language EN
Catalog ID DOC-62928
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