Oral Epic Traditions: A New Look from China.
The article reviews the book *Oral Epic Traditions in China and Beyond* by Chinese scholar Chao Gejin, which offers a comprehensive study of oral epic poetry with a focus on Mongolian traditions. Organized into four parts, the book covers the history and theories of epic studies, detailed research o...
| Publicado en: | Folklore (14060957) Vol. 99; pp. 470 - 474 |
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Folklore: Electronic Journal of Folklore
2026
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