Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians by Petrovitch and Karadžić
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"Heros Tales and Legends of the Serbians" by Woislav M. Petrovitch is a collection of Serbian national poetry and folklore written in the early 20th century. The work presents a rich tapestry of Serbian epic tales, legends, and traditions, emphasizing the cultural significance and historical context of these narratives that have shaped the Serbian identity. The book serves as both an exploration of national character and an effort to secure a deeper
appreciation for Serbian culture among English-speaking audiences. The opening of the work introduces the background and purpose behind the collection, placing heavy emphasis on the importance of Serbian national songs, which emerged organically from the mouths of the peasantry rather than from well-educated poets. It highlights the influence of oral traditions in preserving history and national identity, addressing key figures like Kralyevitch Marko, who embodies the tragic hero through whom the Serbian people connect their past hardships and aspirations for freedom. The introduction further delves into the linguistic richness of the Serbian language and the profound cultural impact of the poetry, setting the stage for the subsequent exploration of heroic tales and legends that reflect both folklore and historical truths. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Petrovitch, Woislav M., 1885?-1934 |
|---|---|
| Author | Karadžić, Vuk Stefanović, 1787-1864 |
| Author of introduction, etc. | Mijatovic, Cedomilj, 1842-1932 |
| Illustrator | James, Gilbert |
| Illustrator | Sewell, William |
| Title | Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Legends -- Serbia |
| Subject | Folklore -- Serbia |
| Subject | Tales -- Serbia |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38571 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38571-6 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1314 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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