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Italian Popular Tales
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Description
Collectors in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries unearthed a wealth of stories from around the world and published them in English translations for the delight of general readers, young and old. Sadly, most of these anthologies have long been out of print. Italian Popular Tales brings back to life this key anthology of traditional tales from the golden age of folklore discovery. Crane's monumental achievement illustrates the enormous scope of his research, incomparable to other collections in the English language. In this modern edition, Crane's love for his work shines through the scholarship just as it did more than a century ago.
The volume presents a virtually unaltered edition of this classic work that is enhanced by an authoritative Introduction by Jack Zipes. This insightful essay discusses the significance of the collection and its original collector; the original collector's methodology and translation practices; and the original period context.
Certain to be of interest to folklorists, this classic collection is also meant to delight and amuse readers, whether a parent, storyteller, teacher, student, scholar, or just someone who enjoys original stories and authentic folk wisdom.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
392
Release Date:
2003-06-05
Publication Date:
2003-06-26
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0195219295
ISBN13:
9780195219296
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
635 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
23 cm
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