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

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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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-04-22
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19689580
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Themes in Literature Analysis
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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

Sevinch Djurayeva
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Themes in Literature Analysis
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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

Sevinch Djurayeva
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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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