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Baughman’s England & North America Index
Ernest W. Baughman’s Type and Motif-Index of the Folktales of England and North America (1966) offers regional documentation at both tale-type and motif level.
This work predates ATU. Retain its original classification references and verify modern equivalents rather than silently replacing older designations.
Scope and reference practice
England & North America · Tale types and motifs. The notes on recording evidence are editorial guidance for future use on this website.
| Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Type index | The type section groups animal tales, ordinary folktales, jokes and anecdotes, and formula tales. |
| Motif index | The motif section supplies another route through recurring narrative content. It should be cited separately from a whole tale-type match. |
| Regional documentation | Use the source references to investigate particular versions and collections within the work’s regional scope. |
Using this reference
Consult the relevant text as well as the index entry. Record whether a future match concerns the whole plot, an episode, or one motif, and identify the edition and page used.
The links below identify the published reference or its official catalogue. This page provides an introduction; it does not reproduce the full index or assign classifications to narratives.
Each heading has a stable link for citation and future cross-referencing. Narrative associations will follow later analysis.
Sources and further reading
Baughman, Ernest W. Type and Motif-Index of the Folktales of England and North America. Indiana University Folklore Series 20. The Hague: Mouton & Co., 1966.
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