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Motif

Countryman misunderstands comforts of city. Thinks latrine is kitchen, refuses to take a walk because he fears high houses will fall upon him, etc.

The wise and the foolish. · Fools (and other unwise persons). · Absurd ignorance. · Absurd ignorance. · view the constellation · filed as J1742.5

Filed across the traditions
  • India Thompson-Balys.
Within the index

Filed under The countryman in the great world.

1 finer motif beneath it
Boy who has never seen a real carpet, hops around the side of the room to avoid stepping on the cloth on the floor
Filed beside it
Countryman expects to find persons from his own village when he travels to another land His address: a big high house. Mayor asked about where he lives, names his village and directs the enquirer to a big high house Peasants in city inn order whole portion of mustard Peasant surprised that king is not larger than other men

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