Project Gutenberg 2002-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 114 Slaveikov, Pencho P. 1866 1912 Славейков, Пенчо Slaveykov, Pencho Petkov Епически песни Epicheski pesni Produced by Snezhina Gileva "Епически песни" by Pencho P. Slaveikov is a collection of epic poems written in the late 19th century. The work comprises a series of lyrical pieces that reflect on themes of heroism, loss, and the struggles of the Bulgarian people, particularly during times of conflict and oppression. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, the poems explore the human experience against the backdrop of war and adversity. The opening of this collection introduces a haunting narrative about a group of freedom fighters known as "харамиите" (outlaws) who find themselves in the bleak aftermath of a failed campaign. The verses depict their sorrow and weariness, reflecting on their fallen comrades and the pain of separation from their families. As they navigate the dark mountain trails, the poems convey a melancholic mood marked by themes of honor, loss, and the spectral presence of death. Each stanza evokes a sense of urgency and longing for home while underscoring the universal struggles faced during turbulent times. This poignant beginning sets the tone for the epic tales that follow, inviting readers into a rich tapestry of Bulgarian history and folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) bg Bulgarian poetry PG Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 186879 2025-07-02T07:24:17.024121 text/html 186700 2025-01-08T20:25:26.231920 text/html 108766 2025-07-02T07:24:21.443587 application/epub+zip 109994 2025-07-02T07:24:18.613576 application/epub+zip 109995 2025-07-02T07:24:17.590602 application/epub+zip 231475 2025-07-02T07:24:23.305555 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224039 2025-07-02T07:24:20.820568 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195983 2022-09-02T10:02:35.389736 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 151690 2025-07-02T07:24:16.770093 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 151467 2013-04-19T17:27:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17221 2025-07-02T07:24:23.431558 application/rdf+xml 11857 2025-07-02T07:24:18.069095 image/jpeg 3313 2025-07-02T07:24:17.828586 image/jpeg 43312 2013-04-19T17:27:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 106355 2025-07-02T07:24:17.039095 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog bg.wikipedia