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September 7, 2010 |
Folklore
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*Folklore
FAIRY TALES OF EASTERN EUROPE
$12.95
This rich collection of folktales reflects the local and regional flavor of the Slavic people, although the same plots, motifs, and structural elements occur in stories told around the world.
For example, in the tale "The Three Golden Hairs," we see the Soudiche, the eastern European equivalent of the greek fate Sisters. A peasant child is ordered to be killed to evade an ominous prophecy, is abandoned to die, but survives to fulfill the dire predictions, much like Oedipus in the play by Sophocles. The endangered child is found in a basket floating down the river, and eventually becomes part of the king's household as does the bliblical Moses. In Shakespeare's Hamlet, a message to kill the hero is secretly changed to save the bearer. An apple tree in this Slavic tale bears "The Fruit of Everlasting Youth," which evokes the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden. The ages of man described by the Fate Sisters are quite similar to the ancient "Riddle of the Sphinx" A snake impedes the function of the Tree of Everlasting Youth, again reminiscent of Garden of Eden motifs.
There are many more familiar themes in these tales; perhaps the reader will recognize Cinderella in the character of Marouckla, or Rumplestiltskin in the story of Kinkach Martinko. So enjoy this sparkling collection of richly imaginative folktales that stretch back in time and space to a tantalizingly remote past. Dr. Harry Oster, folklorist
6 x 9", 157 pages, ISBN 1-932043-26-8
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KEY OF GOLD
23 Czech Folk Tales
$12.95
Classic tales collected by a Czech professor in the late 19th century, first printed in London. This title has been used in a college class in the Pacific Northwest who put on a play based on the stories in spring 2001. Readable, interesting.
Perfect bound, 6 x 9", 190 pages. ISBN 1-572160-96-9
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*Folklore
LEGENDS OF THE RHINE
$9.95
Selected and edited by Joanne Asala.
Once again, Eberhardt Reichmann helped with the production of this title, finding wonderful historic illustrations from 19th-century books. These legends have charmed German children and adults for many centuries. They were first oral traditions and later collected and written for inclusion in books.
Perfect bound. ISBN 1-572160-40-3
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NORWEGIAN TROLL TALES
$12.95
Over thirty Norwegian troll tales retold by Joanne Asala. Includes lively illustrations by Theodor Kittelsen and others.
Perfect bound. 6 x 9", 160 pages. ISBN 1-932043-10-1
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*Folklore
SCANDINAVIAN GHOST STORIES
And Other Tales of the Supernatural
$13.95
By Joanne Asala.
Edited by Joanne Asala.
Do you know how to rid your neighborhood of trolls? This book contains centuries-old stories of sorcery, monsters, and demons from the imaginations of the Scandinavian people, and reflect the fear of evil that haunts and fascinates the human soul. Collected from historic sources, they are guaranteed to frighten and to instruct. Illustrations by artists including H. J. Ford.
Perfect bound, 6 x 9", 128 pages. ISBN 1-572160-15-2
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*Folklore
WEIRD TALES FROM NORTHERN SEAS
$12.95
By Jonas Lie.
Weird tales, wild seas...second printing of this classic collection of legends transports the reader to a strange, salty world of maelstroms and maleficent spirits, boat builders, and dream-wreckers. Originally printed in 1893, the tales came from northern Norway. Lie was the literary toast of all Scandinavia.
Perfect bound, 6 x 9", 128 pages. ISBN 1-932043-41-1
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*POLISH FOLKLORE AND MYTH
$12.95
Collected by Joanne Asala. Wycinanki by Alice Wadowski-Bak.
Alice is a noted Polish-American artist of wycinanki (paper-cutting) who earlier illustrated Polish Proverbs* for Penfield Press. This book of engaging stories includes such tales as The Violin, The Headache Cure, Midsummers Eve, The Flower Queens Daughter, The Legend of the North Wind, The Flaming Castle, The Village Dance, and The Unfinished Tune.
Perfect bound, 6 x 9", 120 pages. ISBN 1572160-89-6
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Folklore
BEAR
Finnish Folk Tales for Children
$12.00
This is a collection of Finnish folk tales translater to English by Kaarina Brooks. The characters include old favorites such as Foxy, Rabbit, Wolf and, of course, Bear. The tales are wonderful for both children and adults.
62 pages. ISBN 0-973716-51-7
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Folklore
COMPLETE FAIRY TALES OF THE BROTHERS GRIMM, THE
$20.00
Perhaps no other stories possess as much power to enchant, delight, and surprise as those penned by the immortal Brothers Grimm. Now, in the new, expanded third edition, renowned scholar and folklorist Jack Zipes has translated all 250 tales collected and published by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, plus 29 rare tales omitted from the original German edition, as well as narratives uncovered in the brothers' letters and papers.
Paperback, 6 x 9", 762 pages. ISBN 0-553382-16-0
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Folklore
NORWEGIAN FOLK TALES
$14.95
Long a treasure in Norway, the folk tales collected by Peter Christen Asbjornsen and Jorgen Moe have been acclaimed for their richness of humor, fullness of life, and depth of understanding since beginning to translate folk tales more than 100 years ago.
ISBN 0-394710-54-1
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GHOSTS OF THE AMANA COLONIES
$9.95
By Lori Erickson
The stories related in this book will intrigue you. Some may well be the result of an over-active imagination or wishful thinking, but can they all be dismisssed as fiction? You may never look at these peaceful village in the same way again! With an historical backround of the Amana Colonies.
8.2 x 5.3 x 0.5". 172 pages. ISBN 1-8784-8808-2
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Mythology
THE PROSE EDDA
Tales from Norse Mythology
$14.95
By Snorri Sturluson
The wellspring for modern knowledge of Norse mythology, these legends of gods and heroes were created to preserve the Vikings'' narrative style from European influence. Edda means "poetic art," and this guidebook for Icelandic poets has been a timeless inspiration for generations of readers.
ISBN 0-486451-51-8
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PAN TADEUSZ
$19.95
Selection of back cover text: An epic tale of country life among the Polish and Lithuanian gentry in the years 1811 and 1812, Pan Tadeusz is Poland's best known literary work and has been translated into every European language. Of the three English versions, Kenneth R. Mackenzie''s is considered the best.
Paperback, 6 x 9", 553 pages. ISBN 0-7818-0033-1
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POLISH FOLK DANCES AND SONGS
$39.50 hardback
By Ada Dziewanowska.
This comprehensive and definitive book contains in-depth descriptions of more than 80 of Poland's most characteristic and interesting dances, including national dances, and more than 70 selected dances from Mazowsze, Malopolska, Silesia, Wielkopolska, and Pomorze. There are more than 400 illustrations depicting steps and movements, and more than 90 musical selections. Also includes more than 28 maps and historical backdrops.
Hardback, 6 x 9", 800 pages. ISBN 0-781804-20-5.
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