The historical roots of a fairy tale. Propp V.Ya.

“Historical roots of a fairy tale” - the fundamental work of V.Ya.proppa, translated into many languages ​​(from English to Japanese), repeatedly reprinted. V. Ya. Propp explores a fairy tale on the material of Russian and foreign folklore. You will find out what prototypes all fairy-tale heroes have: from Ivanushka-Durach and Vasilisa Beautiful to Baba Yaga, Leshny and Koshchei Immortal. How are the actions of heroes related to ancient rites and beliefs? What secrets and historical parallels are hidden in the structure of our favorite fairy tales from childhood (from Russian folk to the Grimm brothers)