Riddles

Zusatztext

Riddles are a journey into a fascinating world rich in delightful metaphors and ambiguity. This book is based on material drawn from all over the world and analyses both traditional true riddles and contemporary joking questions. It introduces the reader to different riddling situations and the many functions of riddles, wich vary from education to teasing, and from defusing a heated situation to entertainment.

Autorenportrait

Annikki Kaivola-Bregenhøj is Professor Emerita of Folkloristics at the University of Turku.

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