The Childhood of Fiction: A Study of Folk Tales and Primitive Thought

This book delves into the origin and cultural significance of folk tales and traditional myths in various societies, exploring their role in shaping the human mind and psyche. Macculloch draws from a wide range of examples, including the folklore of the British Isles, Native American oral traditions, and Australian Aboriginal myths. This groundbreaking work is essential reading for anyone interested in the anthropology of storytelling.