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Story Traditions with James Spring 2010 Edition Show VI - Russian Folklore and Vladimir Propp part II.
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The discussion on Russian folklore continues with "Ivan the Firebird and the Gray Wolf.An in depth analysis of this fairytale is facilitated by the formulae wroughtout by Vladimir Propp in "The Morphology of the Folktale". Emphasis is placed on wondertale motifs, themes that imply individual development. As I read the story, musical accompaniment i…
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Story Traditions with James Spring 2010 Edition Show V - Ivan IV, Russian Folklore and Vladimir Propp.
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The series contiues with the role Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible) played in Russian civilization. Emphasis is placed on his contributions, which included the collection and distribution of folklore. A discussion onhis epithet "Ivan the Terrible" is also provided. I was surprised to find that although Ivan IV carried out several wicked acts, he was none…
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Story Traditions with James Spring 2010 Edition Show IV - The Russian Bathhouse and The Tale of the White Cowl
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The Russian bathhouse or Bania is a communal bath, consisting of many individuals at any time. To the average Westerner, this may seem strange,but for the Russian this is a proper bath. It does not merely entail soaping and rinsing, but flogging as well. The water is thrown on stones atop stove (Kamenka) that is so hotthat it brings out profuse swe…
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Story Traditions with James Spring 2010 Edition Show III - The Blinding of Vasilko
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This episode highlights "The Blinding of Vasilko". This is a tragic story dealing with the struggles between princes, who may be brothers or cousins. In this story from the chronicles, Sviatopolk and David plot against their cousin Vasilko, who reigned over Voynia and Galicia in western Russia. This story is told to the chronicler by the priest Vas…
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Story Traditions with James Spring 2010 Edition Show II - Vladimir Chirstianizes Russia
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This episode continues the discussion on the role of religion in early Kieven Rus. Attention is paid to Vladimir I
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Story Traditions with James Spring 2010 Edition Show I - Intro to Russian Literature
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Welcome to the show. This episode provides a backdrop into what I will be discussing throughout the semester.
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