FOLKLORE AND FANTASY ELEMENTS IN ENGLISH FANTASY FICTION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF NEIL GAIMAN’S AMERICAN GODS AND J. R. R. TOLKIEN’S THE HOBBIT

Авторы

  • Sevinch Djurayeva Nordic International University

Аннотация

This study explores the role of folklore in English fantasy literature through a comparative analysis of The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien and American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
It examines how mythological elements shape narrative structure, themes, and world-building.
The research highlights the transformation of folklore in traditional and modern contexts, demonstrating its significance in reflecting cultural identity, belief systems, and literary creativity.

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Опубликован

2026-04-22