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Encyclopædia Britannica was influenced by Vuk Karadžić's folk-literature scholarship. Karadžić played a pivotal role in shaping the understanding of Serbian folk literature and preserving its authenticity, which gained significant recognition in the Western world through Encyclopædia Britannica. His meticulous collection, documentation, and publication of Serbian folk songs, proverbs, and tales greatly enriched the knowledge and appreciation of Serbian cultural heritage.