The 19th century as the period of great changes in Estonian folklore, which laid a foundation for folkloristics Cover Image

XIX sajand – murranguaeg eesti folklooris ja alusterajaja folkloristikas
The 19th century as the period of great changes in Estonian folklore, which laid a foundation for folkloristics

Author(s): Ülo Tedre
Subject(s): Customs / Folklore, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure
Published by: Eesti Kirjandusmuuseum
Keywords: 19th century; collecting of folklore; foundation for folkloristics; Estonian folklore; national culture

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses the 19th century as the period of great changes in Estonian folklore, which laid a foundation for folkloristics. The 19th century was characterised by the quick receding and even fading of folk culture; on the other hand, prerequisites emerged for extensive collecting of folklore and establishing foundations for national culture.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 61
  • Page Range: 123-124
  • Page Count: 2
  • Language: Estonian