An Stevenson, Beatrice L. (Beatrice Louise) 1887- creator Bowring, John 1792-1872 Lytton, Edward Robert Bulwer Lytton, Earl of 1831-1891 Wiles, James William text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "An Anthology of Jugoslav Poetry; Serbian Lyrics" edited by Dr. B. Stevenson Stanoyevich is a collection of folk poetry composed in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases the rich traditions of Serbian lyrical expression, drawing predominantly from the works of Vuk Karadžić, a pivotal figure in Serbian literature who collected and transcribed folk songs. The collection highlights the emotional depth and varied themes of these poems, covering love, death, nature, and humor, reflecting the cultural heritage of the Serbian people. The beginning of this anthology serves as a preface that contextualizes the significance of folk songs in understanding the national character of a people. It discusses how these poetic expressions encapsulate the sentiments and experiences of rural life, often linked to key life events such as weddings and mourning. Additionally, it outlines the different kinds of songs included in the collection, such as women’s songs, historical ballads, and celebratory verses, demonstrating the emotional range present in Jugoslav poetry. Through this assembly of works, readers are invited to appreciate the lyrical beauty and cultural context of Serbian poetry, signifying its importance in both literature and national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-05-13 Produced by Roberta Staehlin, Carol Ann Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Serbian poetry -- Translations into English Folk songs, Serbian PG Original publication data not identified 20011319 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36091 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36091 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133825.0 36091