Riddles: Perspectives on the Use, Function and Change in a Folklore Genre

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Finnish Literature Society, 2001 - Fiction - 186 pages
Riddles are a journey into a fascinating world rich in delightful metaphors and ambiguity. This book is based on material drawn from all over the world and analyses both traditional true riddles and contemporary joking questions. It introduces the reader to different riddling situations and the many functions of riddles, wich vary from education to teasing, and from defusing a heated situation to entertainment.

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Contents

FOREWORD AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
7
DEBATE ON THE BASIC ISSUES
38
THE SUBGENRES OF THE RIDDLES
54
Copyright

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Annikki Kaivola-Bregenhøj is Professor Emerita of Folkloristics at the University of Turku.

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