1. Bascom, W. (1965). The Forms of Folklore: Prose Narratives. Journal of American Folklore, 78(307), 3–20. Discusses the structure and function of folk tales across cultures, providing a foundational understanding of folklore.

2. Propp, V. (1968). Morphology of the Folktale. University of Texas Press. Examines the structural elements of folk tales, offering a framework for analyzing narrative functions and patterns.

3. Mieder, W. (2004). Proverbs: A Handbook. Greenwood Publishing Group. Investigates the role of proverbs in folk tales, emphasizing their cultural significance and linguistic characteristics.

4. Karimov, A. A. (2019). Cultural Identity in Uzbek Folklore. Uzbek Journal of Cultural Studies, 10(2), 45–60. Analyzes the role of Uzbek folk tales in preserving cultural values and religious traditions.

5. Abdurakhmanova, Z., & Tursunova, D. (2020). The Role of Folklore in Uzbek National Culture. Central Asian Folklore Journal, 15(3), 78–90. Explores the linguistic and cultural significance of folk tales in Uzbekistan.

6. Jones, S. (1995). Folk Tales of England. Oxford University Press. A collection of English folk tales that highlights cultural themes, archetypes, and moral lessons.

7. Taylor, A. (1948). English Folklore. Folklore Society Publications. Provides an overview of English folk traditions, including linguistic elements and cultural values reflected in folk tales.

8. Crystal, D. (2003). The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language. Cambridge University Press. Examines the relationship between language, culture, and storytelling in English literature and folklore.

9. Holbek, B. (1987). Interpretation of Fairy Tales: Danish Folklore in a European Perspective. Suomalainen Tiedeakatemia. Explores cultural perspectives and linguistic interpretations of folk tales, including English narratives.