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100 1 _aFillmore, Parker,
_d1878-1944
245 1 4 _aThe Laughing Prince: Jugoslav Folk and Fairy Tales
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
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 2006-11-04
508 _aProduced by Jason Isbell, Irma Spehar, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Laughing Prince: Jugoslav Folk and Fairy Tales" by Parker Fillmore is a collection of folk and fairy tales depicting the rich cultural heritage of the Jugoslav region. Written in the early 20th century, this work encapsulates the unique blend of influences from various Slavic cultures as well as the Near and Far East, showcasing the vivid imagery and humor inherent in these stories. The tales explore themes of adventure, humor, and wisdom, featuring characters such as Stefan, a jolly farmer boy; a stubborn princess; and mythical creatures that engage readers of all ages. At the start of the collection, we are introduced to the story of "The Laughing Prince." It begins with a farmer and his three sons, the youngest of whom, Stefan, is dismissed as a fool by his brothers despite his cheerful nature and kindness. As a great Tsar's daughter falls into a melancholy state, refusing to eat until someone makes her laugh, her father announces a grand reward for anyone who can achieve this task. Ultimately, it is Stefan, with his whimsical nonsense stories, who brings laughter back to the princess, leading to unexpected love and a joyful turn of events. This plot sets the stage for exploring themes of humor, wisdom in simplicity, and the transformative power of laughter throughout the tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFairy tales -- Yugoslavia
700 1 _aVan Everen, Jay,
_d1875-1947
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19713
999 _c61041
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