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100 1 _aAnderton, Isabella Mary,
_d1858-1904
245 1 0 _aTuscan folk-lore and sketches, together with some other papers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-07-21
505 0 _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.
508 _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)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFolklore -- Italy
653 _aItalian literature -- Translations into English
700 1 _aAnderton, Basil,
_d1864-1953
700 1 _aAnderton, H. Orsmond
_q(Howard Orsmond),
_d1861-1934
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49497
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