The Morphology of the Fairy Tale. Historical Roots of the Fairy Tale

Fairy tales surround and attract us from childhood: in them, any miracles become reality, heroes save the world, and good always triumphs over evil.

But do we know what is really hidden behind our favorite magical stories? Where is the land of the thirty-ninth kingdom?

Who is behind the images of Koschei and Baba Yaga?

How does the hut on chicken legs move and why is dead water needed for resurrection?

The famous philologist and folklorist V. Y. Propp unveils the veil of mystery and suggests we explore how meanings and archetypes of distant times are reflected in fairy tales.