02676cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000400012624500670016626400510023330000470028433600260033133700260035733800360038350000310041950502750045050801850072552011670091053400450207765300220212265300520214470000320219670000550222885600430228349497UtSlPG20260610134134.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a09020280  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGR1 aAnderton, Isabella Mary,d1858-190410aTuscan folk-lore and sketches, together with some other papers 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-07-210 aTuscan folk-lore -- Tuscan sketches -- Elba -- Fugitive pieces -- Two translations from the Italian of Ada Negri: The great. The workman -- Three literary studies: Giosué Carducci, Giovanni Pascoli, Lang's "Making of religion" (Italian) -- Appendix: Biographical note.  aProduced by Giovanni Fini and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)  a"Tuscan Folk-lore and Sketches" by Isabella M. Anderton is a collection of folk tales and sketches written in the early 20th century. The work explores the rich tapestry of Tuscan culture through stories told by local peasants and observations of their customs, hospitality, and environment. The tales blend elements of folklore, enchanting characters, and timeless moral lessons, capturing the essence of rural life in Tuscany.  The opening of the book sets the stage for these evocative narratives, detailing the author's personal experience in a small Tuscan village during a summer stay. While recovering from illness, Anderton befriends an old peasant woman named Clementina, whose kindly nature and storytelling spark the collection. Through Clementina's tales, readers are introduced to memorable characters such as Elisa, a princess in a classic variation of Cinderella, and other enchanting figures from Tuscan folklore. The narrative invites readers to immerse themselves in the picturesque landscapes and vibrant community life, offering an intimate glimpse into the enduring cultural heritage of Tuscany. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolklore -- Italy  aItalian literature -- Translations into English1 aAnderton, Basil,d1864-19531 aAnderton, H. Orsmondq(Howard Orsmond),d1861-193440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49497