Riddles: Perspectives on the use, function and change in a folklore genre

Riddles: Perspectives on the use, function and change in a folklore genre

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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...

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Main Author: Kaivola-Bregenhøj, Annikki (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Helsinki Finnish Literature Society / SKS 2001
Series:Studia Fennica Folkloristica
Subjects:
Historical & comparative linguistics
Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography
popular tradition
folkloristics
folklore
riddles
Finland
Metaphor
Semantics
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