Morphology of the Fairy Tale. Historical Roots of the Fairy Tale. Folklore and Reality

Why do stories told centuries ago continue to live in our culture, films, and books? Vladimir Propp, the outstanding Russian folklorist, answers this question by revealing the universal laws that govern all great plots.

This edition includes the main works of V. Propp: «Morphology of the Fairy Tale», «Historical Roots of the Fairy Tale», «Folklore and Reality». 

The book will be useful not only for philologists and culturologists, but also for writers, screenwriters, marketers – everyone who wants to understand how stories that can captivate millions are born.