Motif-Index of Folk Literature

" . . . the Motif-Index in this format is an excellent opportunity to explore a classic reference work in ways heretofore impossible." 
--Journal of Academic Librarianship

"Overall, a major improvement over the paper version, providing broader and faster access to this rich resource." 
--Choice

"At last, the Motif-Index without tears. This CD-ROM edition is a research tool that quickly provides sources where variants of tale motifs can be found. An excellent edition for all research libraries." 
--Polly Grimshaw, 
Curator of the Folklore Collection, 
Indiana University Library

"This monumental work has now become . . . the indispensable tool of all folk narrative scholars." 
--Southern Folklore Quarterly

"Professor Stith Thompson is to be congratulated on the production of this monumental achievement." 
--Folk-Lore

"A work of this kind can never be quite complete, but in this work Stith Thompson has approached perfection."
--Volkskunde

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--Reference & Research Book News

Database Language: English

Contents:  Revised and enlarged edition by Stith Thompson. 

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