Title: Marvel in the Algerian Folk Tale: ‘The Tale of Djamila and the Ogre’
Sabrina BOUGOUFA
Echahid Cheick Larbi Tbessi University – Tebessa- Algeria
Abstract
The concept of Marvel has emerged as a significant term in contemporary discourse, leading to considerable debate due to its intersection with other related concepts. It is essential to highlight the close relationship between the term Marvel and folk literature, given the distinctive nature of folk literature characterized by its incorporation of Marvel in its characters, settings, and themes. This study aims to delve into the notion of the folk tale and subsequently identify instances of marvel in a tale drawn from Algerian heritage, through the analysis of a specific model entitled The Tale of Djamila and the Ogre
Keywords:
Folk tale, Marvel, The Tale of Djamila and the Ogre, place Ogre
How to Cite this Paper:
Bougoufa, S. (2024). Marvel in the Algerian Folk Tale: ‘The Tale of Djamila and the Ogre’. Atras Journal, 5(2),90-100
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