Tom Tit Tot: An Essay on Savage Philosophy in Folk Tale

By Edward Clodd

Book Overview

Tom Tit Tot: An Essay on Savage Philosophy in Folk Tale is a book written by Edward Clodd, a British anthropologist and writer. The book explores the themes and motifs found in traditional folk tales, particularly those that originated in pre-modern societies. Clodd argues that these tales contain a rich and complex philosophy that reflects the worldview and values of the cultures that produced them.The title of the book refers to a specific folk tale from the English county of Suffolk, which Clodd uses as a starting point for his analysis. The tale tells the story of a young woman who is challenged by a mysterious creature called Tom Tit Tot to guess his name. Through a series of clever riddles, the woman is eventually able to guess his name and win the challenge.Clodd uses this tale to illustrate the ways in which folk tales often contain deep insights into the nature of human existence, including the relationship between humans and the natural world, the role of magic and superstition in human society, and the importance of community and social bonds. He also explores the ways in which these themes are expressed through the use of symbolism, metaphor, and other literary devices.Overall, Tom Tit Tot: An Essay on Savage Philosophy in Folk Tale is a fascinating and insightful exploration of the rich cultural heritage of traditional folk tales. It offers a unique perspective on the ways in which these tales can help us to better understand the world around us and our place within it.1898. Contents: The Story of Tom Tit Tot; Variants of Tom Tit Tot-Scotch, Tyrolese, Basque, Indian, Welsh; On the Diffusion of Stories; Barbaric Ideas About Names; Magic Through Tangible Things-Hair and Nails, Refuse, Saliva, Portrait; Magic Through Intangible Things-Shadow, Reflection, Name; Taboo, Words of Power; and The Name and the Soul. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162634561
• ISBN13: 9781162634562
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"