R.W. Brednich, the principal editor of the Encyclopedia of the Fairy Tale and best-selling author of legendary tales, presents 26 cultural historical studies that specifically address medial aspects of the European tradition of songs, stories, and images from early modernity to the present time. As key examples of transmission, they reflect multifaceted areas of tradition and reveal the process of handing down everyday culture.
Rolf Wilhelm Brednich, Victoria University Wellington, Neuseeland
