Environmental Humanities in Folktales Taylor & Francis Ltd

This work throws light on the areas of space and time, nature and culture, spirit and matter in the folktales that nurture systemic thinking. It identifies and explores motifs and patterns in select folktales that promote interconnectedness, interdependence, holism, synthesis, and circular pattern of life and examines the ecological relevance of folktales in fostering a systematic view of life. This nuanced work will be of interest to students and researchers of literature and literary theory, s...