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Story Traditions with James Spring 2010 Edition

Orin James•www.orinjames.com
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Story Traditions with James Spring 2010 Edition Show VI - Russian Folklore and Vladimir Propp part II.

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 wrought out 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 is provided by Stravinsky (Firebird). Lastly, I provide an introduction to Russian bylanies, which are songs and poems about epic heroes. These stori...

Mar 13, 2010•1 hr 30 min

Story Traditions with James Spring 2010 Edition Show V - Ivan IV, Russian Folklore and Vladimir Propp.

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 on his epithet "Ivan the Terrible" is also provided. I was surprised to find that although Ivan IV carried out several wicked acts, he was nonetheless praised as a good ruler. His character and reign marked the beginning of a type of rule that will come to dominate Russia. His interest in fo...

Mar 03, 2010•1 hr

Story Traditions with James Spring 2010 Edition Show IV - The Russian Bathhouse and The Tale of the White Cowl

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 hot that it brings out profuse sweat in the bathers. In addition to that the naked bathers flail each other with a bundle of birth twigs...This episode highlights this unique form of...

Feb 27, 2010•1 hr

Story Traditions with James Spring 2010 Edition Show III - The Blinding of Vasilko

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 Vasily. The discussion includes my thoughts on the story and the role fratricidal feudal played in early Russian Civilization. The topic above provides u...

Feb 20, 2010•1 hr
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