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100 1 _aChodzko, Alexander,
_d1804-1891
245 1 0 _aFairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-05-22
508 _aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Fairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen" by Alexander Chodzko is a collection of translated fairy tales written in the late 19th century. This anthology features stories that draw on the rich oral traditions of Slavic folklore, aimed primarily at children but with themes that resonate with adult readers as well. The tales often involve moral lessons, magical elements, and characters facing challenges that test their virtue and integrity. The opening portion introduces several captivating stories, beginning with "The Two Brothers." It depicts the contrasting fates of two siblings—one wealthy and cruel, the other poor yet kind—highlighting around themes of charity, envy, and divine intervention. Following this, the narrative continues with "Time and the Kings of the Elements," drawing the reader into a world of elemental kings and lost love, while "The Twelve Months" explores familial dynamics and virtues through the trials of a mistreated stepdaughter. Each tale is imbued with fantastical elements and ultimately conveys a strong moral message, making the collection a delightful exploration of cultural wisdom through engaging storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFairy tales -- Slavic countries
700 1 _aHarding, Emily J.
700 1 _aHarding, Emily J.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25555
999 _c66556
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