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Kremnitz, Mite
1852
1916
Bardeleben, Marie von
Kremnitz, Marie Charlotte
Dito und Idem
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Roumanian Fairy Tales
New York : $b Henry Holt and Company, $c 1885
Stan Bolovan -- The wonderful bird -- The twins with the golden star -- Youth without age and life without death -- The little purse with two half-pennies -- Mogarzea and his son -- Cunning Ileane -- The princess and the fisherman -- Little Wild-Rose -- The voice of death -- The old woman and the old man -- The Pea Emperor -- The morning star and the evening star -- The two step-sisters -- The poor boy -- Mother's darling Jack -- Tellerchen -- The fairy Aurora.
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"Roumanian Fairy Tales" by Mite Kremnitz is a collection of traditional folktales from Romania that was compiled and adapted in the late 19th century. The tales explore themes of magic, transformation, and the struggles between good and evil, illustrating the rich cultural heritage of Romanian storytelling. Each story typically features characters that include princes, princesses, magical creatures, and clever protagonists who often engage in battles of wit. The opening portion of the collection introduces a variety of stories, starting with "Stan Bolovan," where a man and his wife lament their childlessness. After receiving the gift of a hundred children from an angelic visitor, they quickly find joy transforming into chaos as they struggle to provide for their numerous offspring. The narrative encapsulates the themes of desire and consequence, setting the stage for the fantastical elements that will unfold in subsequent tales. The rich language and engaging character interactions invite readers into a world where the natural and supernatural intertwine seamlessly, keeping them captivated through the exploration of Romanian folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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