Collections of Hungarian Folk Literature from the 19th Century and Their Canonisation

Abstract In the first half of present article, I review collections folk literature which include 19th-century folktales, placing a special emphasis on trying to establish extent these texts and associated collectors have been studied, explored, published. 1 Next, demonstrate in question may be considered as part canon 2 that emerged latter third 19th century, works authors defined approaches were relevant, what selection criteria for canonisation were. Alongside interpretative canon, shall also attempt record textual its changes – capture act by certain clearly excluded from while others included individuals who wished create or modify canon. would like show how image created second century became gradually transformed during 20th affected place occupy folkloristics general.