ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -A folktale is an old story that’s been told again and again, often for generations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Folk tales are part of an oral tradition, which means they originated in the era before literacy and are passed down verbally from generation to generation. Common types of folk tales include fairy tales, fables, trickster tales, and ‘why’ stories.

Detailed explanation-3: -Folktales (or folk tales) are stories that have been shared from generation to generation by word of mouth. Folktales consist of Fairy Tales (or fairytales), Animal tales, Legends, Myths and Riddle Stories which you will find here!

Detailed explanation-4: -Since folktales have been passed down through the oral tradition, they were honed for listening, so they were easy to remember and share. As a result, folktales make it easier for children to differentiate characters, follow a plotline or recall a sequence of events.