Romanian Folk Tales

Romanian Folk Tales

Author: Petre Ispirescu

Publisher:

Published: 2016-07-18

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781535350174

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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.


Folkloric Aspects of the Romanian Imaginary and Myth

Folkloric Aspects of the Romanian Imaginary and Myth

Author: Claudia Costin

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2018-07-27

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 1527514730

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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.


Romanian Stories (Illustrated)

Romanian Stories (Illustrated)

Author: Marcu Beza

Publisher:

Published: 2018-03-19

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9781986679077

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A collection of fifteen stories written by some of Romania's best writers of the late 19th century, early 20th century period, translated by Lucy Byng, revised by Tiberian Press, illustrated by Francesca Ibba: The Fairy of the Lake(Mihail Sadoveanu) The Easter Torch(Ion Luca Caragiale) At Manjoala's Inn(Ion Luca Caragiale) Alexandru Lapushneanu, 1564-1569(Costache Negruzzi) Zidra(Marc Beza) Gardana(Marc Beza) The Dead Pool(Marc Beza) Old Nichifor, the Impostor(Ion Creanga) Cozma Racoare(Mihail Sadoveanu) The Wanderers(Mihail Sadoveanu) The Fledgeling(Ioan Alexandru Bratescu-Voinesti) Popa Tanda(Ioan Slavici) Out in the World(Ion Popovici-Banateanu) The Bird of Ill Omen(Ioan Alexandru Bratescu-Voinesti) Irinel(Barbu Stefanescu Delavrancea)


FORTY-FOUR TURKISH FAIRY TALES

FORTY-FOUR TURKISH FAIRY TALES

Author: Ignacz Kunos

Publisher: Abela Publishing Ltd

Published: 2010-02

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13: 1907256377

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This volume is a treasure chest of classic Eastern tales drawing on the rich folklore of Turkey. Forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales has not been in print for almost 100 years, mainly because the original edition had lavish production standards. On the used market, mint copies of the 1913 original can cost up to four figures. This volume is appropriately titled Fairy Tales because something definitely 'fairy' occurs. There are talking animals, flying horses, birds that magically change into beautiful maidens, quests to win the hand of a princess, magical objects, simple, yet brave, peasants, wizards, witches, dragons and dungeons, epic journeys, and loveable fools. The majority of these stories contain encounters with 'Dews', or Turkish supernatural beings, better known in the West as 'Genies.' Sometimes the Turkish Dews are also called 'Arabs ' There are many other specifically Turkish elements and references in the stories, for which the glossary at the end of the book is of particular help. So this isn't simply an orientalised set of European Tales, but was drawn from an authentic Turkish oral storytelling tradition by Dr. Ignacz Kunos . Plus, there are almost 200 illustrations exquisitely crafted by Willy Pogany. While our production is not as lavish as the original, it does contain the original illustrations. Note: some of the illustrations could be considered unsuitable by 21st Century standards because they can be considered as caricatures with obvious ethnic stereotypes. However, in most cases, the illustrator is portraying imaginary creatures, which are supposed to be grotesque. Also to be remembered is the book was originally produced in 1913 when the world's attitudes towards racial tolerance and acceptance were quite different to those of today. 33% of the net will be donated to charities in Turkey for education scholarships


A World Full of Animal Stories

A World Full of Animal Stories

Author: Angela McAllister

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Published: 2017-10-05

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1786030454

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This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey around the world with 50 best-loved tales, featuring creatures big and small. Prepare for a story time like no other as you delve into this beautifully-illustrated collection of classic stories featuring tales about your favourite animals from every corner of the globe. This anthology of animal stories brings together the most loved animal-themed fables, myths and legends including The Three Little Pigs, The Ugly Duckling, Why the Swallow's Tail is Forked and the story of Ananse and the Python. Lively retellings from best-selling author Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Romanian-born illustrator, Aitch, in this treasury to treasure for a lifetime. For story lovers young and old this is the perfect anthology for all the family and animal lovers everywhere.


Inventing the Jew

Inventing the Jew

Author: Andrei Oisteanu

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2009-05-01

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 0803224613

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Inventing the Jew follows the evolution of stereotypes of Jews from the level of traditional Romanian and other Central-East European cultures (their legends, fairy tales, ballads, carols, anecdotes, superstitions, and iconographic representations) to that of "high" cultures (including literature, essays, journalism, and sociopolitical writings), showing how motifs specific to "folkloric antisemitism" migrated to "intellectual antisemitism." This comparative perspective also highlights how the images of Jews have differed from that of other "strangers" such as Hungarians, Germans, Roma, Turks.


Red

Red

Author: Sabrina Voerman

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2020-12-09

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1525589482

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Red is a page-turning historical fantasy that invokes the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood and the horror of the Brothers Grimm. The year is 1891; the place, Bezidu Nou, Romania. For four hundred years, the townsfolk have been telling the tale of a wicked wolf, a beast created by evil that prowls the forest at the town’s border, waiting to be summoned, waiting for a daughter to be sacrificed. Ever since she was a small child, Rose has suffered terrible abuse at the hands of her father and grandmother. She dreams of escape but doesn’t know it’s possible until she meets Alina and a coven of witches. With them, for the first time, she is loved and empowered, and when she discovers that she is going to be sacrificed to summon the Wolf, rather than succumb to her fate, she wields it. Asserting the strength in sisterhood, the coven help her fight the curse, and as they do, they uncover the twisted truth of who the Wolf really is. Disturbing, cleverly engaging, and dripping with mystery, Red breaks away from the binary of good versus evil.