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 Project Gutenberg 2011-06-26 Public domain in the USA. 230 Maciejowski, Wacław Aleksander 1793 1883 Macieiowski, Wenceslaus Alexander Maciejowski, Waclaw Aleksander Legendy i pieśni ludu polskiego nowo odkryte Produced by Ewa "czupirek" Jaros (this file was created from images generously made available by CBN Polona - http://www.polona.pl) "Legendy i pieśni ludu polskiego nowo odkryte" by Wacław Aleksander Maciejowski is a collection of Polish folk legends and songs, likely compiled in the mid-19th century. This work serves to preserve the oral traditions of the Polish populace during a time of significant social and cultural change, focusing on the beliefs, customs, and narratives that shape Polish identity. Maciejowski's effort highlights the rich heritage of the rural working class, aiming to capture songs that tell stories of morality, spirituality, and the human experience. The book contains a variety of folk songs and legends that illustrate the values and struggles of the people. One prominent theme is the moral dilemmas faced by individuals as depicted in songs about sinners and the consequences of their actions. For instance, the tale of the "Young Sinner" connects themes of penitence and redemption, while "The Orphan and the Step-Mother" addresses the themes of neglect and divine justice. The collection also includes invocations and prayers, emphasizing the spiritual elements interwoven with daily life in Polish culture. Overall, Maciejowski's work aims to shine a light on the depth of the folk tradition, serving as both a historical document and a celebration of Polish folklife. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. pl Polish poetry PG Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 70562 2025-10-15T04:04:44.869102 text/html 68331 2021-01-25T16:43:23 text/html 116993 2025-10-15T04:04:51.430078 application/epub+zip 115205 2025-10-15T04:04:48.420189 application/epub+zip 76376 2025-10-15T04:04:47.107093 application/epub+zip 304679 2025-10-15T04:04:53.347048 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 301860 2025-10-15T04:04:50.487086 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261929 2022-09-16T16:03:15.335789 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 43498 2025-10-15T04:04:44.374107 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 43394 2011-06-26T08:01:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18451 2025-10-15T04:04:53.477062 application/rdf+xml 21595 2025-10-15T04:04:47.615075 image/jpeg 4740 2025-10-15T04:04:47.358104 image/jpeg 17249 2011-06-26T08:19:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 21254 2021-01-25T16:43:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 113678 2025-10-15T04:04:44.877112 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia pl.wikipedia