Excerpt from Some Forms of the Riddle Question and the Exercise of the Wits in Popular Fiction and Formal Literature
An earlier, though different, frame of these riddle questions in Spanish may be found, however, in the last episode of the second part of Lazarillo de Tormes, por incierto autor, printed at Antwerp in 1555. Certain ridiculous questions, historically re lated, as will be seen, to those in Timoneda, receive answers in kind. Their seeming absurdity leads D. Buenaventura Carlos Aribau, the editor of the Lazarillo in Novelistas anteriores a Cervantes (1850) to remark (p. Xxiii)
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Excerpt from Some Forms of the Riddle Question and the Exercise of the Wits in Popular Fiction and Formal Literature
An earlier, though different, frame of these riddle questions in Spanish may be found, however, in the last episode of the second part of Lazarillo de Tormes, por incierto autor, printed at Antwerp in 1555. Certain ridiculous questions, historically re lated, as will be seen, to those in Timoneda, receive answers in kind. Their seeming absurdity leads D. Buenaventura Carlos Aribau, the editor of the Lazarillo in Novelistas anteriores a Cervantes (1850) to remark (p. Xxiii)
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from Some Forms of the Riddle Question and the Exercise of the Wits in Popular Fiction and Formal Literature
Aribau, the editor of the Lazarillo in Novelistas anteriores a Cervantes (1850) to remark (p. Xxiii)
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the enigmatic realm of folklore and literature, exploring the intriguing relationship between riddle questions and the art of storytelling. The author traces the evolution of a specific group of riddle questions and their presence in both oral traditions and written works, highlighting their enduring popularity across cultures and time periods. By examining various versions of these riddles, the book uncovers their hidden meanings and cultural significance, revealing the ways in which they have been used to test wit, challenge authority, and explore philosophical concepts. The author's analysis sheds light on the creative interplay between oral and written traditions, offering valuable insights into the nature of storytelling, the power of language, and the enduring human fascination with puzzles and riddles. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333532864_0
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