Within the realm of folktales, there exists a genre known as "magic folktales," which, structurally, all share the same plot and in which the actions (functions) of the characters occur in a fixed order. A paper that clarified this was Vladimir Propp's renowned work, "Morphology of the Folktale." This book is a sequel to that, exploring the historical origins of motifs and other elements found in such magic folktales. While Propp's "Morphology" is overwhelmingly well-known, this book is in no way inferior in terms of its value. It is rare to find a book that analyzes folktales so vividly and theoretically. This is a highly recommended book for anyone interested in folktales. Third printing, March 1993, Serika Shobo [Condition] ★ A bookstore sticker and a library stamp are affixed to the last blank page. In addition, there is some overall aging due to slight yellowing of the cover, top, and edges, but otherwise, there are almost no signs of use on the page itself, and it is in good condition. It has been stored with a plastic cover, so it will be sent in that condition. Thank you for your consideration. (1FSHL) #Izumi'sPage #Izumi'sBookPage