This unusual book examines definitions of the fable, apologue,
parable, moral tale, etc. It then proposes the use of the term
exemplum, used by medieval scribes, to define all types of wisdom
narratives. It makes a cross-cultural structural analysis of the
exemplum and identifies its tripartite structure composed of the
promythium, the nucleus, and the epimythium. The book ends with an
analysis of the reasons why grown men spent so much time writing
and collecting these tales. It demonstrates that fables and related
genres were not really meant for little children to learn moral
lessons. They were used to teach complex religious and political
ideologies, to safely ridicule tyrants and despots, to release
tensions, and to give good or bad advice.
General
Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 1996 |
First published: |
September 1996 |
Authors: |
H.W. Kaufmann
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Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
184 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-89789-472-2 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-89789-472-3 |
Barcode: |
9780897894722 |
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