Carl Wilhelm von Sydow. A Swedish Pioneer in Folklore

• Tekijä(t): Bringeus Nils-Arvid
• Kieli: Suomi
• Kustantaja: Suomalainen Tiedeakatemia
• Ilmestymisvuosi: 2019
• Sidosasu: Kova kansi
• Sivumäärä: 272
• ISBN: 978-951-41-1050-4

Translated by John Irons
Nils-Arvid Bringeus provides a detailed analysis of the founder of folklore research in Sweden, Professor Carl Wilhelm von Sydow (1878-1952). We are introduced to a fascinating personality and able to follow his persevering struggle to gain acceptance for a new academic discipline. Von Sydow took a highly active interest in international cooperation, not least within the field of folktale research. He taught at both Lund and Uppsala universities, establishing a taxonomy within the study of folklore that has been of great importance.
ISSN0014-5815