02589cam a22003853u 4500 18363 UtSlPG 20260610133429.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 GR Petrovitch, Woislav M., 1885?-1934 Heldensagen en Legenden van de Serviërs Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-05-10 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://dp.rastko.net/ for Project Gutenberg "Heldensagen en Legenden van de Serviërs" by Woislav M. Petrovitch is a historical account and collection of folk tales, likely written in the early 20th century. The work provides a comprehensive look into the rich cultural and historical fabric of Serbia, exploring topics such as national epics, folklore, and significant historical figures like Kralyevitch Marko and Tsar Lazarus. The book aims to present the essence of the Serbian national character and heritage, making it an intriguing read for those interested in folklore and the historical narratives of the Slavic peoples. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the significance of Serbian national songs and legends, emphasizing their role in preserving the history and cultural identity of the Serbian people through oral tradition. Petrovitch expresses a deep admiration for the poetic qualities of these narratives, asserting that such expressions come from the heart of the people rather than being the product of educated literary figures. Furthermore, it discusses the origins of these songs, tracing their historical context and the social practices surrounding them, thereby setting the stage for the detailed accounts of specific tales and characters that follow in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Legends -- Serbia Folklore -- Serbia Tales -- Serbia Karadžić, Vuk Stefanović, 1787-1864 Mijatovic, Cedomilj, 1842-1932 James, Gilbert Sewell, William Wesselink-van Rossum, Joanna Petronella, 1860-1930 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18363 59749 59749