ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -There are many characteristics common to traditional literature. These are stories of unknown origin, containing traditional themes, simple characters and plot, and an ambiguous setting.

Detailed explanation-2: -Traditional literature is literature that has no known author and stories that have been handed down orally from one generation to the next, with each storyteller adding slight variations. These stories often tell of a culture’s customs, values, and beliefs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Because traditional literature is that which has been passed from one generation to the next, it can provide readers with insight into the world’s various cultures. Its main purpose is to provide entertainment. However, important themes often exist within traditional literature.

Detailed explanation-4: -Based in oral tradition with no known author. Anytime and anyplace (once upon a time in a place far away). Common ending (they lived happily ever after). Often magical. Typically evil is defeated and hero/heroine triumphs. Contain universal truths and values of time. Were sometimes used to instruct children in values. More items

Detailed explanation-5: -FABLES. LEGENDS. FOLK TALES. FAIRY TALES. MYTHS. TALL TALES.