| The Folk-Tales of Burma: An Introduction Contributor(s): Abbott, Gerry (Author), Khin Thant, Han (Author) |
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ISBN: 9004118128 ISBN-13: 9789004118126 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $248.90 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2000 Annotation: This handbook is the first in-depth overview of the fascinating world of Burmese folk-tales. Part one provides a wide-ranging and multi-disciplinary survey of folk-tale studies, together with a broad functional classification of Burma's tales. Part two presents, mostly for the first time in a European language, the categorized actual tales themselves. With commentaries on plots and cross-cultural motifs - past and present. With index, substantial bibliography, and suggestions for further research. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology - Architecture | Interior Design - General - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
| Dewey: 398.209 |
| LCCN: 00022316 |
| Series: Handbuch Der Orientalistik. Dritte Abteilung, Sudostasien = |
| Physical Information: 1.19" H x 7.06" W x 9.6" (1.87 lbs) 412 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This handbook is the first in-depth overview of the fascinating world of Burmese folk-tales. Part one provides a wide-ranging and multi-disciplinary survey of folk-tale studies, together with a broad functional classification of Burma's tales. Part two presents, mostly for the first time in a European language, the categorized actual tales themselves. With commentaries on plots and cross-cultural motifs - past and present. With index, substantial bibliography, and suggestions for further research. |