This book explores the fascinating literary genre of the Italian folktale. The author examines the ways in which tales about a clever peasant who outsmarts those around him reflect the social and cultural values of the time. The author traces the genre back to medieval India, showing how these tales travelled across continents and centuries, undergoing many transformations along the way. The author explores the common themes that run through these tales, such as the importance of wit and resourcefulness in overcoming adversity. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the enduring power of storytelling and its ability to illuminate the human condition.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fascinating literary genre of the Italian folktale. The author examines the ways in which tales about a clever peasant who outsmarts those around him reflect the social and cultural values of the time. The author traces the genre back to medieval India, showing how these tales travelled across continents and centuries, undergoing many transformations along the way. The author explores the common themes that run through these tales, such as the importance of wit and resourcefulness in overcoming adversity. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the enduring power of storytelling and its ability to illuminate the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259431756_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780259431756
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