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Roumanian Fairy Tales

By Jack Monro

Roumanian Fairy Tales

By Jack Monro

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First published in 1885, Roumanian Fairy Tales opens a door into a world shaped by oral tradition, ancient beliefs, and the enduring imagination of the Romanian people. Giants, enchanted emperors, brave princes, and mysterious stars populate these stories, where courage, loyalty, and wisdom are tested against magic and fate.Collected by Mite Kremnitz-a key cultural mediator between Romania and Western Europe-this volume preserves tales once told by village storytellers and passed from generation to generation. Stories such as The Pea Emperor, The Princess and the Fisherman, and The Morning Star and the Evening Star reveal a folklore rich in symbolism, moral complexity, and poetic wonder.More than a simple anthology, Roumanian Fairy Tales is a work of cultural preservation, capturing the spirit of a nation at a moment when its traditions were first being introduced to an international readership. An essential volume for lovers of fairy tales, mythology, and world folklore.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
210
Release Date:
2026-01-29
Publication Date:
2026-01-29
Publisher:
GLAGOSLAV PUBLICATIONS B.V.
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1804842664
ISBN13:
9781804842669
Weight:
258 g
Height:
127 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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