Author: Mrs. E. B. Mawr
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 156

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Author: Raymond Vianu
Publisher: Ardent Media
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354

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Author: J. M. Percival
Publisher: E-Kitap Projesi & Cheapest Books
ISBN: 6057876512
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240

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This collection contains translations of Roumanian tales which, however, comprise but a small portion of the inexhaustible treasure that exists in the nation. The originals are scattered throughout Roumanian literature. The finest collection is Herr P. Ispirescu's, from which the stories numbered in the contents 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, and 17 in the present volume have been selected. No. 11 is taken from Herr T. M. Arsenie's small collection; the others have been drawn from the columns of the periodical Convorbiri Literare. Of these Nos. 5 and 14 are by the pen of Herr J. Creanga, No. 9 is the work of Herr Miron Pompilin, while Nos. 1, 3, 7, 16 and 18 are by Herr Slavice, who wrote No. 15 specially for this volume, in the Roumanian language, just as it was related to him by the peasants: Stan Bolovan. The Wonderful Bird. The Twins With the Golden Star. Youth Without Age and Life Without Death. The Little Purse with two Half-pennies. Mogarzea and His Son. Cunning Ileane. The Princess and the Fisherman. Little Wild-Rose. The Voice of Death. The Old Woman and the Old Man. The Pea Emperor. The Morning Star and The Evening Star. The Two Step-Sisters. The Poor Boy. Mother's Darling Jack Tellerchen. The Fairy Aurora.

Author: Petre Ispirescu
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781535350174
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240

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Please note - these are not "politically correct" tales. . In the Queen of Fairies (in the original, The Fairy of Fairies) as also in The Enchanted Prince, the plain-spoken expression has in several places been somewhat toned down. In all these cases the translator has cravenly yielded to the fear of bruising the delicate susceptibilities of civilized folks, who, while not exactly more moral, are certainly more squeamish than the artless old-world peasant. The book contains 7 original Romanian tales, as published in 1870s by Petre Ispirescu, as well as their English translation.

Author: Claudia Costin
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1527514730
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 138

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This volume explores a selection of significant and topical elements from the vast amount of Romanian folkloric and mythological material. It sheds light on the mythical-ritualistic aspects of three complex calendar holydays (specifically The Lads of Brașov, Călușarii, and Sânzienele), whose ritualistic sequences, laden with mythical-symbolical reminiscences, were lost during the Communist period and are known today thanks to their spectacular features. Such aspects include demonic mythical beings (such as Iele, Rusalii, Știma Apei, The Woodwoman, and Strigoi) that define the collective imaginary; significant myths that have found their artistic expression in fairytales and legends; and the role of women in traditional Romanian society.

Author: Anita Ganeri
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 178950984X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222

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This beautiful illustrated treasury presents an inspiring collection of 15 stories from around the world, retold by multi award-winning author Anita Ganeri. Showcasing narratives that celebrate strong, independent women, these fairy tales contain heroines that aren't reduced to being wives or witches! Instead they run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness, and independence. They live freely, happily ever after, without restraint or narrowly defined roles. These stories include: • Atalanta the Huntress (Greece) • Nana Miriam (Niger) • Fitcher's Bird (Germany) • The Girl and the Puma (Argentina) • Li Chi Slays the Serpent (China) • Brave Woman Counts Coup (US/White River Sioux) • Mizilca (Romania) • The Pirate Princess (Poland/Jewish) • The Samurai Maiden (Japan) • Molly Whuppie (England) Bold and imaginative, these tales will capture the hearts and minds of young readers everywhere. Perfect for kids age 8+.

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Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0618117547
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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A retelling of the story of Noah's ark, embellished with elements from Romanian folklore, including how the devil sneaked aboard, the reason Noah threw a cat overboard, and the role of a snake in saving the ark. In this Romanian folk version of the Noah story, getting the animals to march, two by two, onto the ark is the easy part. It's Noah's stubborn wife who insists that she's staying on dry land. Frustrated, Noah finally declares, "Oh, you devil, come in!" and not only persuades his wife but also gives the Devil himself the invitation he needed to come aboard.

Author: Petre Ispirescu
Publisher: Word Bothy
ISBN: 191392615X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67

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Four spellbinding fairy tales from 19th century Romania, translated into English and adapted for a contemporary audience. A baby refuses to come into the world until he is promised youth everlasting. But as the boy grows older and his father cannot keep his promise, the young man sets off on the quest of a lifetime… Follow the quest for Youth Everlasting in this thought-provoking fairy tale from 19th century Romania. Three additional Romanian fairy tales introduce you to a whole range of magical characters and exhilarating adventures. Petre Ispirescu was born in 1830 in Bucharest and grew up around Romanian fairy tales. He trained at a publishing house and later used his position to publish several collections of fairy tales. A few of these tales are still part of the literature curriculum in Romania to this day, and they are slowly but surely making their way into the rest of the world.

Author: Francis Hindes Groome
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 394

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Gypsy Folk-Tales by Francis Hindes Groome, first published in 1899, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.

Author: Moses Gaster
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 412

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