Sign, Structure, Story: Narrative Theory and the Semiotic Structure of Dogri Folktales - Hardcover

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Amitabh Vikram Dwivedi teaches at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, India. His research focuses on linguistics, language documentation, and the preservation of endangered South Asian languages and cultures.

Devika Sharma works in narratology, linguistics, regional literature, and folklore studies. She has written as a freelance contributor for national newspapers, and her research has appeared in reputed journals. She continues to pursue interdisciplinary work across literature, language, and culture.

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This comprehensive volume offers a framework to understand the descriptive and prescriptive functions of oral narratives. Drawing upon narratological theory and linguistic analysis, it traces the evolution of folktales across generations, showcasing how they adapt to changing societal contexts while maintaining their core functions.