Folkloric Elements in 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝑜𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑚: 𝐴 𝑆𝑙𝑎𝑣 𝑁𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑙
Folkloric Elements in 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝑜𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑚: 𝐴 𝑆𝑙𝑎𝑣 𝑁𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑙
Author(s): Saša SimovićSubject(s): History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Language and Literature Studies, Literary Texts, Cultural history, Customs / Folklore, Fiction, Studies of Literature, Novel, British Literature
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: folklore; cultural history; tradition; belief system; southeastern Europe
Summary/Abstract: 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝑜𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑚: 𝐴 𝑆𝑙𝑎𝑣 𝑁𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑙 by P. Jones, published in 1895 and dedicated to “His Highness, Prince Nicholas of Montenegro,” is an intriguing piece of literature, even though little is known about either the author or the book. With an intricate plot comprising multiple framed stories and presented by an omniscient narrator, the text centres on the exploits of two “blood brothers” and is of modest literary merit. However, it vividly portrays traditional values, customs, national costumes, places, superstitions, and has a distinct local feel. This article aims to identify and analyse the key folkloric elements present in 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝑜𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑚: 𝐴 𝑆𝑙𝑎𝑣 𝑁𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑙 and to provide a commentary on the novel from the perspective of cultural history.
Journal: VTU Review: Studies in the Humanities and Social Sciences
- Issue Year: 7/2023
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 25-33
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English, Serbian
