Oral-Formulaic Theory: Annotated Bibliography

Marie-Louise Tenèze. "The Devil's Heater: On the `Contexts' of a Tale." Journal of Folklore Research, 20:197-209.

Examines the "service in hell" motif in the French oral tradition, emphasizing "the complementary importance of looking at folktales stricto sensu within the broader perspective of traditional oral prose narratives" (197). Illustrates the differing meanings one motif may possess "depending on its needs and uses" (199).
Area: FK, FR