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100 1 _aCohen, Josef,
_d1886-1965
245 1 0 _aNederlandsche Sagen en Legenden
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-17
520 _a"Nederlandsche Sagen en Legenden" by Josef Cohen is a collection of tales drawn from Dutch folklore, published in the early 20th century. The work aims to delve deep into the soul of Dutch folk traditions and storytelling, blending humor, sentiment, and a hint of the mysterious, while also acknowledging the cultural shifts that have challenged these narratives over time. The opening of the book introduces a foreword by the author, reflecting on the importance of folklore and its embodiment of the human experience, heightened through storytelling, gestures, and tradition. The narrative then begins with the tale of "Het Vrouwtje van Stavoren," depicting the proud and wealthy lady of Stavoren, who becomes consumed with greed. As she awaits the return of her ships filled with riches, she encounters a beggar in desperate need. Her refusal to help him leads to a dire curse that ultimately strips her of her wealth and forces her to face the consequences of her actions. The story serves as a poignant exploration of pride, empathy, and the consequences of one’s choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLegends -- Netherlands
653 _aTales -- Netherlands
700 1 _aDom, Pol,
_d1885-1978
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3455
999 _c45526
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