Project Gutenberg 2015-04-22 Public domain in the USA. 281 Wratislaw, Albert Henry 1822 1892 Wratislaw, A. H. (Albert Henry) Sixty Folk-Tales from Exclusively Slavonic Sources 60 Folk-Tales from Exclusively Slavonic Sources E-text prepared by Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Sixty Folk-Tales from Exclusively Slavonic Sources" by Albert Henry Wratislaw is a collection of folk tales compiled and translated from various Slavonic traditions, likely written in the late 19th century. This anthology gathers stories rich in cultural heritage, emphasizing the themes and elements unique to Slavonic folklore, with stories often featuring fantastical characters and moral lessons. The tales aim to provide readers with an insight into the myths, customs, and narratives of the Slavonic peoples while illuminating their values and societal norms. The beginning of the collection sets the scene with an emphasis on the significance of folk tales and their appeal within the broader scope of folklore studies. The preface details Wratislaw's motivation and background, highlighting his efforts to document and translate the oral traditions of Slavonic cultures. He introduces readers to the richness of this oral literature, noting that many tales yet remain unexplored. In the opening stories, he presents characters that navigate a world filled with magic and extraordinary events, offering a glimpse into the enthralling adventures and moral lessons that these folk tales encompass, including themes of bravery, wisdom, and the struggle between good and evil. Each narrative promises an engaging journey through the heart of Slavonic storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Slavs -- Folklore Tales -- Europe, Eastern GR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 685862 2025-06-19T14:08:36.624865 text/html 690607 2024-10-24T17:17:58 text/html 415263 2025-06-19T14:08:47.146371 application/epub+zip 413357 2025-06-19T14:08:38.152844 application/epub+zip 392252 2025-06-19T14:08:37.384897 application/epub+zip 557154 2025-06-19T14:08:53.751328 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 459948 2025-06-19T14:08:46.331402 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 436554 2022-09-22T06:43:36.250321 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 609592 2025-06-19T14:08:35.759907 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 589584 2024-10-24T17:17:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16800 2025-06-19T14:08:53.923297 application/rdf+xml 18037 2025-06-19T14:08:37.500906 image/jpeg 2452 2025-06-19T14:08:37.443861 image/jpeg 316360 2025-06-19T14:08:36.685892 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 en.wikipedia