Morphology of the Fairy Tale

«Morphology of the Fairy Tale» by Vladimir Propp — a book without which it is impossible to understand the laws of folk narrative construction and the hidden logic of marvelous stories. This is a lively and precise analysis of how the plots we remember from childhood are formed.

In this book, you will find answers to questions:
- What recurring functions make up a fairy tale?
- What character roles are constant from plot to plot?
- Why do diverse tales have the same narrative «skeleton»?
- How did ancient rituals and myths influence the form of the plot?
- Why is knowledge of structure important for writers, screenwriters, and researchers?

The book will be useful for students and teachers of literature, folklore, and cultural studies, authors of artistic works and screenplays. For readers interested in fairy tales, myths, narrative theory, and folk art, this book will become a true key to understanding eternal plots.