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Discover the hidden roots of fairy tales with Vladimir Propp’s Historical Roots of the Fairy Tale. This classic work by the renowned Russian philologist and a founder of structuralist folklore studies explores why every magical story is built the way it is. Propp answers questions like: What is the Thrice-Tenth Kingdom? Who is Baba Yaga really? Why does the hut on chicken legs keep turning? He connects the hero’s actions to ancient rites and beliefs, revealing the origins of Ivan the Fool and whether Vasilisa the Beautiful is as kind as she seems. This book, a key text in 20th-century humanities, offers deep insights into the structure and meaning of folklore. Price: 860.00 RUB. A must-read for anyone fascinated by the timeless power of fairy tales.