[The Storytelling human: Lithuanian folk tradition today]

ENStorytelling is an essential way to convey not only the knowledge and experiences of past events, but also people’s values and attitudes. "The Storytelling Human" is a collection of research articles in the field of folklore studies that focuses on the narrating mode in folkloric communication in contemporary Lithuania. At the same time, the volume offers an insight into the variety of current approaches in folkloristics in the country. The wide spectrum of material from the longing of lost landscapes to the internet memes by basketball fans observed in these articles allows us, through very different angles, emotions, and expressions, get an insight into the mind-set of Lithuanians, its background and roots. [...].