03628cam a22003733u 4500 42981 UtSlPG 20260610134002.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GR Jones, W. Henry The Folk-Tales of the Magyars : Collected by Kriza, Erdélyi, Pap, and Others Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-06-18 Prince Csihan -- Stephen the murderer -- The lamb with the golden fleece -- Fisher Joe -- Luck and bliss -- The lazy cat -- Handsome Paul -- The travels of truth and falsehood -- The hunting princes -- The lazy spinning girl -- The envious sisters -- Knight Rose -- Prince Mirkó -- The student who was forcibly made king -- The children of the two rich men -- The hussar and the servant girl -- My father's wedding -- The baa-lambs -- Fairy Elizabeth -- The three princes -- The three dreams -- Csabor Ur -- The devil and the three Slovák lads -- The count's daughter -- The speaking grapes -- The three oranges -- The youngest prince -- The invisible shepherd lad -- The three princesses -- Cinder Jack -- The three brothers -- The three valuable things -- The little magic pony -- The beggars' present -- The world's beautiful woman -- The girl without hands -- The king and the devil -- The three princes, the three dragons,and the old woman with the iron nose -- The widower and his daughter -- The wishes -- The two orphans -- The wonderful frog -- The devil and the red cap -- Jack Dreadnought -- The secret-keeping little boy and his little sword -- Shepherd Paul -- The pelican -- The girl with the golden hair -- The lover's ghost -- Snake skin -- The fairies' well -- The crow's nest -- Woman's curiosity. E-text prepared by Albert László, Adrian Treves, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Folk-Tales of the Magyars" by Jones, Erdélyi, Kriza, Pap, and Kropf is a collection of folklore written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an anthology of traditional Hungarian folk tales, translating the rich narrative heritage of the Magyar people for English-speaking audiences. The aim is to deepen the understanding of Magyar culture and stories, showcasing their connection to broader folklore traditions across Europe. The opening of this collection sets the stage for an exploration of Hungarian history as it relates to its folk tales. It delves into the origins of the Magyars, highlighting the struggle and incorporation of various tribes in ancient Hungary. The introduction provides insight into the significant cultural influences that shaped these tales, and mentions the role of the Székely people. Themes of giants, fairies, and witches are teased, with descriptions of their characteristics and their presence within Hungarian folklore. This foundation prepares readers for an intriguing journey into the fantastical world of Magyar storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Tales -- Hungary Folklore -- Hungary Erdélyi, János, 1814-1868 Kriza, János, 1811-1875 Pap, Gyula, 1843-1931 Kropf, Lajos, 1852- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42981 83820 83820