The master’s thesis presents the world of fairy tales and how these short stories have paved their way throughout history into the world literature. During the European romantic movement, people reconnected with their nations past and origins. With the appearance of the Grimm brother’s collection of fairy tales, came the urge to write down and document the worlds traditions and folklore. The thesis focuses on Italy and its beginnings of documentation and collection of folk literature. The attention is dedicated to fairy tales, Fiabe italiane, written by Italo Calvino. The thesis focuses on Tuscany fairy tales, specifically on three Florentine narrations. It examines a specific object or motif that could be connected with ancient traditions or could portray the tale in a different light. The master’s thesis focuses on the question of whether connections can be made with past cultures, customs, beliefs, mythological stories and legends with Italian folk tales.
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