Vladimir Propp, born on April 17, 1895 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, was a Russian author and folklorist. He is best known for his books Morphology of the Tale, Russian Epic Song, and Historical Roots of the Wonder Tale, as well as his essays such as "The Magical Tree on the Tomb" and "Wonderful Childbirth". His works have had a lasting impact on the study of folklore and literature.
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About
Though he also published such important essays as "The Magical Tree on the Tomb" and "Wonderful Childbirth," this Russian author and folklorist is most famous for his books Morphology of the Tale, Russian Epic Song, and Historical Roots of the Wonder Tale.
Before Fame
After earning a degree in German and Russian philology from St. Petersburg University, he worked as a schoolteacher.
Trivia
He analyzed folk stories by breaking them down into thirty-one shared components, including trickery, struggle, rescue, punishment, and transfiguration.
Family Life
He was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, to German parents. He remained in his home city throughout his life and eventually became Chair of the Folklore Department at Leningrad University.
Associated With
He and nineteenth-century Lithuanian Writer Simonas Daukantas both wrote about the folklore of their native countries.