The Guardian‘s book blog highlights a controversy in folklore circles. Interesting.
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The Guardian‘s book blog highlights a controversy in folklore circles. Interesting.
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“…while still others say it is wrong to divide the complex history of fairy tales into either oral or literary, claiming they are likely to have had a multitude of sources…”
I agree with the above. As for ‘no oral’ origins. My gut tells me it’s a loony idea.