The Structure of a Folklore Image of the Frog
We consider an animalistic image of a frog in fairy tales «The Frog-Tsarevna» and «The Prince-frog». We define the typology of this image. Also we offer the psychological and philosophical interpretation of an image of a frog in fairy tales, considering the frog`s skin is a metaphor of egoism.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)
2014-12-01
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| Series: | RUDN Journal of Studies in Literature and Journalism |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.rudn.ru/literary-criticism/article/view/4645 |