Erdélyi, János 1814-1868 creator text utu 2012 monographic hu 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Népdalok és mondák (1. kötet); Magyar népköltési gyüjtemény" by János Erdélyi is a collection of folk songs and tales compiled in the mid-19th century. This work brings together various pieces of Hungarian oral tradition, emphasizing the cultural and historical significance of the country's folk poetry. The collection is likely aimed at preserving the richness of Hungarian folklore by documenting songs that span themes of love, nature, and social life. The opening of the volume presents a comprehensive preface that outlines the motivations behind the collection of Hungarian folk poetry. Erdélyi reflects on prior efforts to gather folk songs, noting the necessity to maintain their authenticity and cultural value in the face of fading traditions. The text suggests a collaborative effort with contributions from local scholars and enthusiasts, revealing the collective endeavor to safeguard these folk expressions. Additionally, the first section introduces a series of love songs that poignantly convey the emotional landscape of Hungarian romantic relationships, setting the stage for the lyrical exploration of the genre throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-06-06 Produced by Albert László (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Hungarian poetry Tales -- Hungary PH Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39931 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39931 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133920.0 39931