Add to ORKGThe reflection about research on Slavic folklore must be accompanied by a careful reminder that in the 19th century many people showed general interest in it and carried out field studies: these were amateurs, travellers, journalists and professional gatherers, i.e. ethnologists, and in the 20th century – folklorists (who continued the earlier work following accepted scientific curricula). The close linguistic affinity of the Slavs, similarity of political situations and social structures of folklore depositaries throughout history facilitated and developed comparative research on various folklore genres (tales, songs, legends, proverbs, comic stories). In the 19th century, Slovak songs were distinguished by Oskar Kolberg. Conversely, a con...
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