The Childhood of Fiction: A Study of Folk Tales and Primitive Thought is a book written by John Arnott MacCulloch. The book explores the origins and evolution of folk tales, myths, and legends from various cultures around the world. MacCulloch examines the psychological and cultural significance of these stories and how they reflect the primitive thought patterns of early human societies. He also delves into the symbolism and archetypes found in these tales, and how they relate to the human psyche. The book is a fascinating exploration of the human imagination and the ways in which it has evolved over time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in folklore, mythology, and the history of human thought.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.
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