Die Folkloristische Arbeitsmethode. Begründet von Julius Krohn und weitergeführt von nordischen Forschern. - KROHN, K.,

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Krohn develops a method for handling large numbers of folklore texts, arranging them geographically and chronologically. His aim is to produce a genetic analysis of a special folklore topic in order to find its origin, and trace its distribution. Krohn purposefully tries to define which components of folklore he wants to compare and on what level this comparison should be conducted. He also takes into consideration the different conditions connected to and called for by different genres. He develops a general folklore method which is valid for international studies, although he also limits his view of folklore to being a cultural product belonging to his own continent. Krohn is a practical person who provides practical advice, and therefore, he is also a realistic scholar. His aim is clearly formulated: 'The purpose of this analytic procedure (...) is the determination of the ur-form of any characteristic of the theme under study as well as the original combination and arrangement of these traits in order to ...
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